Tommy Thompson has tapped two figures from his past to lead a transition team as he prepares to take over as the University of Wisconsin System’s interim president next week.

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A state senator is crying foul over roughly $33 million in cost overruns on two University of Wisconsin System buildings projects.

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In seeking more than twice as much for building projects than they had asked for in 2017, the UW Regents are coming for criticism from a top lawmaker for letting a $256 million science building for UW-Eau Claire leapfrog other long-standing priorities.

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The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.

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By James Briggs Gov. Scott Walker is giving the University of Wisconsin System about $100 million less than it requested for construction during the next two years. To help make up for it, though, the state is giving UW System ...

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By Matt Pommer University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin wants to reduce the state controls on her campus. Her idea — if backed by the incoming administration — could be among the most controversial ideas in the new Legislature. Her ...

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By Paul Snyder A bill that would increase legislative oversight of the University of Wisconsin System’s use of eminent domain lacks enough votes to make it to the Assembly floor. State Rep. Fred Kessler, D-Milwaukee, said the Assembly Committee on ...

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By Paul Snyder

staff writer

April 8 and 9 are going to be exciting days for anyone interested in the state’s use of eminent domain.

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By Paul Snyder Attorneys for a Madison bar say the University of Wisconsin System should not be allowed to bully a smaller neighbor into surrendering to the threat of the use of eminent domain. “The big issue here is: Does ...

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By Paul Snyder There’s a catch to the state’s request for architectural/engineering firms interested in designing a university building: The project has not been approved. The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of State Facilities is accepting consultant questionnaires through Feb. ...

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