Rep. Plumer: Fights for free speech on campus 

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted in favor of higher education reforms to protect free speech and end race-based affirmative action on college campuses across  Wisconsin.  “Far too often on college campuses we see students shouted

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Rep. Jacobson: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin Assembly heard bills that impact our education system, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW), workforce development, and more. Representative Jacobson released the following statement: “While some of the bills introduced today are great for Wisconsin, others cast

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Assembly floor session:   “We all know how important our universities are to our state. But the GOP-led legislature is failing them.  “The majority party is ignoring the

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Rep. Penterman: Votes for freedom and fairness in higher education

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative

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Rep. Green: Authored bills pass the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan Hmong New Year resolution

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on vote against censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib

“Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American in Congress and brings a valuable and often underrepresented perspective to our legislative body. Her presence and voice in Congress enrich our national discourse, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing our world. As members of Congress, we can vehemently

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Rep. Plumer: Fights for free speech on campus 

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted in favor of higher education reforms to protect free speech and end race-based affirmative action on college campuses across  Wisconsin.  “Far too often on college campuses we see students shouted down or intentionally disrupted,  physically blocked from attending a speech,

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Rep. Jacobson: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON- Today, the Wisconsin Assembly heard bills that impact our education system, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW), workforce development, and more. Representative Jacobson released the following statement: “While some of the bills introduced today are great for Wisconsin, others cast a dark shadow on those accomplishments. We passed an incredible

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Rep. Rettinger: Higher Education Aides Modernization bill passes Assembly

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) proudly watched another bill he authored sail to  Assembly passage today. The Higher Education Aides Modernization bill, officially referred to as Assembly Bill 554,  would change the criteria for several state higher education aides from race-based to need-based. Following  passage, Rep. Rettinger said:  

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Assembly floor session

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Assembly floor session:   “We all know how important our universities are to our state. But the GOP-led legislature is failing them.  “The majority party is ignoring the pressing issues our universities face while attacking diversity, equity, and

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Rep. Penterman: Votes for freedom and fairness in higher education

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s State Assembly floor session: “Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that protects free speech on college campuses and guarantees fairness in college admissions,” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to support the bills promoting freedom

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Rep. Considine: The state must stop starving the University of Wisconsin System

Madison – Today, the Assembly took up bills that continue to punish and micromanage the UW-System. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The UW-System brings innovation, energy, and growth to the state. We must ensure that our universities are given the resources and independence to

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Rep. Green: Authored bills pass the Assembly

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had two of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 105, which would allow signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses, and Assembly Bill 550, which would modify the technical education equipment grant program. “When it comes to SB 105, snowmobiling is a

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan Hmong New Year resolution

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Doug LaMalfa

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Universities of Wisconsin: Enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014

MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number

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