Wednesday, Nov. 18
Members of the University of Wisconsin Teaching Assistants’ Association union object to a new pay scheme for teaching, research and program assistants, saying it will result in unequal pay for equal work. Graduate students weren’t consulted about the changes, either.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Gov. Scott Walker’s favorability remains in the gutter. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows just 38% of respondents approve of his job performance. That’s not only one of the worst ratings of his governorship — it’s among the lowest of any governor in the nation.
The taxpayer cost for private lawyers who defended state officials targeted in the secret John Doe investigations has topped more than $1.2 million, the Wisconsin State Journal reports.
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Walker’s embattled jobs agency awarded $21 million in tax credits without legal authority.
Friday, Nov. 20
The Wisconsin Alumni Association sends an email to UW-Madison parents encouraging them to have a conversation with their families about safety on campus — specifically the proposed legislation to allow guns in campus buildings.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Badger football fans pelt Wisconsin cheerleaders with snowballs during the 13-7 Badger loss to Northwestern. More than 100 people are ejected, including 50 for throwing snow and ice.