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YouTuber Andrew Callahan brings Channel 5, ‘All Gas, No Breaks’ energy to Madison
The show featured a crowd-sourced talent show, a rap battle, exclusive documentary screenings and a Q&A session at the Orpheum Theatre. Andrew Callaghan, Gonzo journalist of the YouTube generation, stopped in Madison on Friday night as a part of his 22-city live tour, hosting an entertaining evening at the Orpheum Theatre that included screenings of exclusive documentary footage, a Q&A session, a crowd-sourced talent show and a locally-sourced rap battle.
Senators, Representatives join Evers in seeking Federal resources for Coronavirus response - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers was joined by every member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in calling on support from national officials to receive additional resources more quickly in the state’s fight against the Coronavirus outbreak. Evers wrote an initial request Saturday to FEMA Administrator Peter Gaymor to expedite the processing of additional lab testing supplies and personal protective equipment for first responders and healthcare workers.
Evers declares public health emergency in Wisconsin amidst Coronavirus outbreak - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state of Wisconsin Thursday morning in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In a press conference, Evers explained with his declaration, the state will be able to access specific resources to help prevent the spread. His announcement comes one day after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus to be a pandemic.
Wisconsin small businesses urge lawmakers to close tax loophole that helps ‘big box’ businesses - The Daily Cardinal
The National Federation of Independent Business — the leading small business organization in Wisconsin — is urging lawmakers to pass legislation in the next few weeks to sign two bills to eliminate personal property taxes, as well as close the dark store loophole. The dark store loophole allows businesses in populated areas to argue their value is the same as that of an empty storefront.
Evers’ State of the State calls for redistricting, bipartisan action for farmers - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers’ second State of the State address Wednesday elicited praise and condemnation from his legislative counterparts as he highlighted across-the-aisle accomplishments and outlined plans to address future challenges. One of Evers’ most important talking points was a three-part plan to aid farmers who have increasingly experienced issues like bankruptcy, tariffs and trade wars. The plan drew widespread praise.
Signing multiple education-related bills, Evers receives criticism over veto choice - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers took action on a number of education bills last week, passing three bills aiming to increase the number of teachers in the state and vetoing one related to student privacy. Wisconsin Act 35 expanded a loan program for minority teachers statewide; it was previously only available to Milwaukee teachers. The goal of the program is to increase the number of non-white teachers in schools where at least 40 percent of the student population is comprised of students of color.
Keeping tradition or starting anew: Questioning the ethics of journalism - The Daily Cardinal
When the New York Times reached out to me, I had no clue what Julie Bosman, one of the writers behind The Northwestern Daily follow-up piece, was referring to. However, to understand why she sent an email to me, I spent my morning lecture looking at different news outlets in order to spell out what happened on the Northwestern campus. I told her I wasn’t well-read in the situation, but would take the interview — either way, I had some things to say. Here’s the thing, I’m not a journalism student.
Evers reinstates pardons following Dassey’s request - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers granted pardons to four ex-convicted felons Monday, issuing Wisconsin’s first executive pardons in more than nine years. This action came less than a week after a convicted felon featured on a popular Netflix docu-series petitioned for clemency. After an eight-year drought under former Republican Gov. Scott Walker, Evers reinstated the pardon process in June and created a body that reviews clemency applications and makes recommendations at the governor’s instruction.
Evers plans to push back special election date - The Daily Cardinal
The special election to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-WI, will likely be pushed back several months. Gov. Tony Evers originally announced January 27, 2020 as the election date last week. However, with mounting pressure from advocacy groups and political opponents, the governor plans to take the unusual step of changing the election date. Under the new plan, the election will likely be held sometime in April or May.
Evers, Wisconsin business people embark on foregin affairs trip to Japan - The Daily Cardinal
State News Gov. Tony Evers and a 28-person delegation travel to Japan to increase communication with Japan, Wisconsin's fourth-largest exportation marketplace. Image By: Jacob Schellpfeffer By Jessica Lipaz | September 8, 2019 9:49 pm Gov. Tony Evers and a 28-person delegation travel to Japan to increase communication with Japan, Wisconsin's fourth-largest exportation marketplace. Subscribe to The Daily Cardinal Newsletter
Mixed week for Evers: Republicans reject budget proposals while judge rules lame-duck laws unconstitutional - The Daily Cardinal
Last week saw two decisions take place in Madison that sent ripples throughout the capital and state. First, Republicans on the State Building Commission voted against all 82 of Gov. Tony Evers’ projects included in his capital budget. The commission did not provide any recommendations detailing what projects within the $2.5 billion budget they see should be prioritized over others, a move not seen in the budget approval process in 70 years.
Evers aims to increase state support for higher education - The Daily Cardinal
Continuing the ongoing tuition freeze and increasing state funds to the UW System by $150 million rounded out Gov. Tony Evers executive 2020-’21 biennial budget proposal Sunday. The funds will increase student services and academic support, avoid sacrificing quality while maintaining frozen tuition, invest in the nurse educator program, hire agriculture agents to aid farmers and expand overall environmental education.
Wisconsin Black Student Union marches in honor of Black Student Strike anniversary - The Daily Cardinal
50 years after black UW-Madison students demanded several changes to campus during a strike, the Wisconsin Black Student Union recreated the movement. In 1969, BSU President Rashid Rashad led the strike aimed at calling on the university to make 13 changes to be made to the campus. Some of their most notable demands were the creation of a Black Student Center and an African American Studies Department.
Evers commits to multi-state governor alliance in favor of Paris Agreement - The Daily Cardinal
Today Gov. Tony Evers announced his commitment to join the U.S. Climate Alliance to include Wisconsin in the fight for sustainability and against the implications of climate change. The alliance is comprised of bipartisan governors across the states who oppose President Donald Trump’s intent to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Gov. Evers calls for state of emergency due to weather, UW pending class cancellation - The Daily Cardinal
In response to the record-low temperatures and wind chill forecast this week, Gov. Tony Evers signed his fifth executive order on Monday, calling for a state of emergency in all of Wisconsin. Due to the life-threatening temperatures and extreme snowfall, Evers informed the public about the potential dangers of spending too much time outside. The executive order was put in place to prepare the state to take necessary precautions.
What has the 46th governor done while UW was on break? - The Daily Cardinal
Two weeks have passed since the inauguration of Gov. Tony Evers, and while UW-Madison students rested over winter break, he traveled across the state trying to check goals off his tenure to-do list. Hours after being sworn into his new position, Evers released four executive orders. The first two established anti-discrimination policies within state agencies, while the latter two addressed health care and insurance.
Baldwin demands change in light of deadly Sandra Parks shooting - The Daily Cardinal
13-year-old Milwaukee native Sandra Parks was shot and killed when a bullet pierced her bedroom wall earlier this week, leading to increased calls for gun reform from state officials. Two years prior, Parks had written an award-winning essay highlighting the tragedy of gun violence in her community. “I can’t get Sandra Parks out of my head this week. Her death is senseless and horrifying,” U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., tweeted.
Blue wave sweeps statewide offices; Republicans ready to strip them of power - The Daily Cardinal
After a pair of races that were too close to call until early Wednesday morning, Democrats took control of all statewide offices on the ballot Tuesday in dramatic fashion. In one of the closest races for governor in state history, head of schools Tony Evers upset two-term incumbent Scott Walker on road to the key win of the night. “It’s time for a change, folks, and it is a change that we have delivered,” Evers told supporters in Madison.
Chris Taylor meets with students in wake of Kavanaugh confirmation - The Daily Cardinal
State Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, joined students Tuesday evening to discuss the impacts of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and emphasize the importance of engaging in the political process. Hosted by Planned Parenthood and the Student Alliance for Reproductive Justice (SARJ), the event focused on Kavanaugh’s nomination process as well as conversation on how to best navigate his tenure on the bench.
UW-Madison graduate, civil rights leader dies at 94 - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison graduate and pioneering civil rights leader Vel Phillips passed away Tuesday at age 94, the university announced Wednesday. Phillips was the first black woman to earn a degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School back in 1951. She would go on to break boundaries by being the first black woman to hold a variety of respected government positions in Wisconsin, like secretary of state.
UW-Madison considers new, inclusive sexual assault reporting technology - The Daily Cardinal
Students looking to report sexual assault to the university may soon have another option: an online software advocates says will serve as an accessible, inclusive way of connecting survivors with the resources on campus. Through the implementation of Callisto, an online platform, UW-Madison students who experience sexual assault would be able to document their experience and report it to the university’s Title IX coordinator, if and when they feel it necessary.
ASM panel aims to make sexual assault reporting process more transparent - The Daily Cardinal
In an effort to increase transparency regarding the prevention of sexual assault and the steps taken by UW-Madison after a case is reported, Associated Students of Madison hosted a panel of staff members involved in the processes Wednesday night. University Health Services Violence Prevention Manager Samantha Johnson discussed initiatives to prevent sexual assault.
Student organizations gather to support disaster relief - The Daily Cardinal
Students gathered in the crowded Multicultural Student Center Wednesday night for the Latinx Fuerte Fundraiser to show their support for communities affected by Hurricane Maria and the recent earthquake that struck Mexico last Tuesday. Organizations from across campus came together to raise money and share traditional Latin food in light of recent natural disasters in Latin America.
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