The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges is meeting today to consider two appointments and vote on three bills. The hearing is in Room 300 Southeast in the State Capitol. The committee is set to approve Governor Scott…
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Senate Recall Elections
Nine Wisconsin State Senate recall elections have been held, and Republicans will have a slim one-vote majority in the Senate after losing two seats on August 9. Republican incumbents Randy Hopper (R-Fond du Lac) and Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse) were defeated…
Senate Recall Elections
Legislatively speaking, summer is usually a quiet time with the legislature in recess and elected officials back home in their districts visiting with constituents at picnics and parades. This summer, however, is not typical and the legislature has been consumed…
Concealed Carry Passes Senate
The Wisconsin State Senate yesterday approved legislation that would allow citizens of Wisconsin to carry concealed firearms. The proposal passed by a margin of 25-8, with 6 Democrats joining all Republicans in support of the bill. The Assembly is expected…
Remarks on the PROFS 2008-2009 Annual Report to the Faculty Senate
The PROFS Annual Report for 2008-2009 is now available here and it provides a chance to bring you up to date on the most important developments. Most fundamentally, PROFS finds itself in a strong position, thanks to the hard work…