Noted: Next week, Meg will be installed into the Wisconsin News Association Hall of Fame. An exhibit this month at the War Memorial Center, “I Am Not Invisible,” features two dozen biographies of area female veterans written by Meg. This week, current and former Journal Sentinel staffers are launching a scholarship fund for UW-Madison students in her honor.
Noted: University of Wisconsin Chancellor John Lathrop created a state seal that was so hated that no record of it exists. It was then that Gov. Nelson Dewey and Chief Justice E.G. Ryan redesigned it to feature badgers — of both the four-legged and miner variety. This design stuck.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison began using the badger as its mascot in 1889 when intercollegiate football began, after the state’s nickname. The university used to keep a live animal before it was deemed too dangerous.
Both student organizations sought increases for increased programming post-pandemic obstacles.
The legislation will prioritize the appointment of an anti-violence coordinator as well as an anti-violence committee as a part of the student governance body. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Erin Tritz, Diverse Engagement Coordinator Ndemazea Fonkem, Rep. Kunal Sanwalka and Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE).
Quoted: “I think we are in a very good position because of the number of dollars that are flowing in this direction. The federal government is now turning on the hose,” said one of Tuesday’s panelists, Barry Orton, professor emeritus, telecommunications, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“I would say that for municipalities and other public entities that are looking to provide broadband to their citizens, this is going to be their window of opportunity,” Orton said.
Alders Lindsay Lemmer and Patrick Heck said Tuesday that UW Health had contracted consultants Axley Brynelson LLP and Chessboard Consulting, both of which the alders claimed are anti-union.
College basketball fans across Wisconsin are celebrating the start of a new season Tuesday.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison men and Marquette University women reached the NCAA tournaments last year. Meanwhile, their counterparts saw coaching changes. Marisa Moseley and Wisconsin native Shaka Smart will make their debuts this week.
There are inspirational messages scattered throughout Marisa Moseley’s office at the Kohl Center, reminding her to “be happy” and “be present” and that “anything is possible” and “the best is yet to come.” Another eye-catcher in the room provides motivation for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball coach without the use of words. Hanging on her wall is a landscape portrait, measuring 7 by 2 feet, of a packed Kohl Center from a game nearly two decades ago.
Quoted: “Raising general tax revenue through a water and sewer bill is one of the most regressive ways a government can raise revenue,” said Manuel Teodoro, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Municipalities across the country issue taxes on water to fund other services, Teodoro said.
“If you look at the full range of ways that the city can raise revenue, a water and sewer tax is extremely regressive because everybody has to use water,” he said.
Shilah Mirgain, distinguished psychologist at UW Health, sits down with News 3 Now to explain what you can do about seasonal affective disorder.
“It is true that the government could flood the market with fuel for a few months, resulting in temporary decreases in pump prices,” said Richard Shaten, an expert on environmental economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “In my opinion, this would be like using up your personal emergency fund to buy extra desserts at the grocery store.”
“What’s not being assessed is whether the shooting of Mr. Blake [was] justified. Nor will Second Amendment rights, outside of a limited sense, be litigated,” said Keith Findley, a former public defender and University of Wisconsin law professor.
