Megan Orear

Wisconsin offers major opportunities for political jobs
By Megan Orear
Because Wisconsin usually has close state and presidential elections, young people have a great opportunity to find work and gain experience in the political field heading into the fall.

Union Council approves new Union South design direction
By Megan Orear
Few recommendations were made to the architects of the new south campus union.

McCain pushes tax cuts for economy
By Megan Orear
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., promoted his plans to cut taxes in front of business leaders in Milwaukee Wednesday, to address growing national financial uncertainty.

Diversity problems persist in UW System
By Megan Orear
Diversity remains a top concern for UW System officials, according to a Friday report, with non-white students needing better access to pre-college programs.

UW students audition for ‘Jeopardy!’
By Megan Orear
Students auditioned for the chance to appear on "Jeopardy!" for the college championships at the Kohl Center April 11 and 12.

Chief Justice Abrahamson says she will run for re-election
By Megan Orear
Abrahamson annoucned Wednesday she will run for re-election unless reforms are made. Special interests will likely play role in this election.

Top Republican says budget solution near
By Megan Orear
State Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem, announced Thursday an agreement can be reached in the next few days on the $527 million budget shortfall.

State prison funding skyrockets
By Megan Orear
Funding for Wisconsin prisons went up by 251 percent over 20 years, with some political observers saying new correctional policies are needed.

Great Lakes bill passes in Senate 26-6
By Megan Orear
The Wisconsin state Senate passed the Great Lakes Compact Thursday, though Assembly leaders wish to amend the bill before voting on it.

Campaign finance reform bills pass in Senate committee
By Megan Orear
A group of campaign finance reform bills pass out of a state Senate committee Thursday but may face opposition in the Republican-controlled Assembly.

Doyle admits response to Feb. 6 snowstorm mediocre
By Megan Orear
State officials mishandled the response to a recent snowstorm, according to Gov. Jim Doyle, with a Thursday report showing how the situation was worse because of bureaucratic inaction.

Gov. Huckabee still confident, determined to remain in race
By Megan Orear
Republican Presidential candidate former Gov. Mike Huckabee said he would stay in the race for the nomination Thursday in Madison, drawing support from conservative voters.

Court stops several towns from entering partner benefits case
By Megan Orear
A case involving domestic partner benefits moved forward in the Supreme Court Thursday, though the underlying issue has not yet been ruled on.

Bill aims to ban partial-birth abortions
By Megan Orear
A controversial bill banning partial birth abortions was debated in the state Assembly Thursday in committee.

Assisted suicide bill lacks strong support
By Megan Orear
The controversial subject of physician-assisted suicide was introduced in a recent bill, facing opposition from several influential lobbyist groups.

97 blacks jailed for every white offender in Dane, report says
By Megan Orear
A new report says Dane County imprisons 97 black drug offenders for every white offender. Critics say the report does not consider criminal history enough in its findings

Two legislators demand more answers from Wiley over BTN
By Megan Orear
Two state legislators said they are still unsatisfied with answers provided to them from UW-Madison about the contract with the Big Ten Network, in a recent letter delivered to Chancellor John Wiley. UW Officials say the contract is beneficial overall.

Governors agree to combat climate change
By Megan Orear
Governors from across the Midwest signed an agreement to fight climate change Thursday, though some advocates say the agreement does not go far enough.

Lawmaker to get new trial in corruption case
By Megan Orear
A former Republican leader in the state Assembly had his conviction overturned Thursday, having been convicted in one of the largest political scandals in recent Wisconsin politics.

Doyle announces $40 million donation for Wis. Covenant
By Megan Orear
The Wisconsin Covenant Program received a $40 million endowment Thursday, along with the creation of a foundation dedicated to helping the program grow and continued skepticism from some legislators.

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