Tag Politics & public affairs
Important voting information for UW–Madison students
Recent changes in voting laws, combined with the end of the semester, may require you to plan ahead. Read More
Steady demand reported for student voter ID cards
Requests for the new UW–Madison voter identification card have been steady as the first election since the requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls approaches. Read More
Faculty, staff encouraged to promote the new voter ID card
With photo identification now mandatory for participation in Wisconsin elections, faculty and staff are encouraged to inform students about the UW–Madison voter identification card, available for free at the Wiscard office in Union South. Read More
Free voter IDs available to UW–Madison students
Recent changes in state law make it necessary for all Wisconsin voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Read More
Student Bar Association sponsors voter registration drive Jan. 26
As the state readies for another election season, the Law School’s Student Bar Association will hold a non-partisan voter registration drive on Thursday, Jan. 26. Read More
UW–Madison to issue voter IDs to students who require them
University of Wisconsin–Madison students who do not have valid Wisconsin IDs will be issued a free supplemental identification card for voting purposes only, Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell has announced. Read More
Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus
One of the nation's leading investigative reporters and a writer who has chronicled innovation in Chicago business will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this month as writers in residence. Read More
Chancellor Martin reacts to proposed budget repair bill
Chancellor emails the campus community her reaction to Gov. Walker's budget repair proposal of Feb. 11 Read More
Political features writer, Silicon Valley business reporter to visit campus
A writer who chronicles the personalities in the nation’s capital and a reporter on the world’s biggest technology companies will visit campus as writers in residence. Read More
UW-Madison economist estimates two-year $3.1 billion deficit for Wisconsin
A new analysis suggests Wisconsin faces a budget deficit of at least $3.1 billion in the state's next two-year budget cycle - $400 million more than recently reported numbers. Read More
UW-Madison chancellor hosts ‘Meeting of the Minds’
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will lead a dynamic conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 29, with four UW–Madison faculty at the top of their fields to cut through the chatter and tackle the issues at the core of what it means to live in a democracy in 2010. Read More
Federal investment in basic research yields outsized dividends
Investment in basic scientific research may be one of the best ways to foster long-term economic growth locally and nationally, according to a report released this week by The Science Coalition. Read More
Chancellor’s statement on Obey announcement
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin issued the following statement in response to U.S. Rep. David Obey's announcement that he will not seek re-election and will step down after 41 years in Congress: Read More
Symposium set on the ethics of health care reform
"Reforming Health Care Ethically: Waste, Trade-offs and Rationing" will be held from 1 to 5:30pm April 8 at the Health Sciences Learning Center in lecture auditorium 1306. Seating is open and admission is free. Read More
Students urged to participate in Census 2010
Census 2010 has officially begun. All are encouraged to participate. Read More
New book puts American welfare state in perspective
A new book called "Wealth and Welfare States: Is America a Laggard or a Leader?" explores the role of the welfare state in the overall wealth and well-being of nations and, in particular, looks at the American welfare state in comparison with other developed nations in Europe and elsewhere. Read More
Foundation funds housing assistance research of three faculty members
Three Institute for Research on Poverty research affiliates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to examine the effects of Section 8 housing subsidy receipts on the economic self-sufficiency of low-income families and the educational opportunities of their children. Read More
Goldstein, WPRI to provide new polling, insight
As part of a new partnership, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute (WPRI) are joining forces to conduct frequent, detailed polling of Wisconsinites. Read More
Big Ten Network show analyzes Obama’s first 100 days
The seventh episode of “Office Hours,” a half-hour weekly talk show on the Big Ten Network, brings nationally recognized experts from the UW–Madison campus together in a discussion of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office. Read More
Survey shows high interest in biofuels
Most Americans want to know more about biofuels, according to a new survey fielded by researchers in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More