After the longest government shutdown in history, Congressional leaders and the president finally came to an agreement to temporarily reopen the government while negotiations continue on border security. The plan does not include funding for …
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Government shutdown guidance and FAQ
The Office of Federal Relations continues to follow the partial government shutdown and is committed to keeping UW-Madison faculty and staff updated regarding potential impacts to campus. Below you will find general guidance and some …
Shutdown News: Jan. 14, 2019
Shutdown Update The partial federal government shutdown is now in its third week. The funding impasse endures as President Trump continues to insist on receiving funding for a wall on the southern border and congressional …
Federal government shutdown update, Jan. 4
As you know, a number of federal departments and agencies are impacted by the partial government shutdown. As noted before the shutdown began nearly two weeks ago, agencies will stop conducting intramural research, issuing payments, …
Partial government shutdown begins
A partial shutdown of the federal government began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, affecting funding for roughly 25 percent of federal agencies. The university will monitor developments and provide updates on this site and …
Government Shutdown Update – 12/19/18
Rep. Pocan to hold town hall meeting at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Office of Federal Relations is pleased to welcome Congressman Mark Pocan to campus on Monday, August 27, for a town hall meeting with faculty and staff. Congressman Pocan will give a …
Wisconsin in Washington Alumni Spotlight
Name: Justin Livesey Hometown: Greenfield, WI UW-Madison Graduation Year: Fall 2017 Major: Economics with a math emphasis Current Job: Staff Assistant in Senator Ron Johnson’s Office Where was your internship? I interned at the Committee on Ways and Means …
UW reaction to end of federal shutdown
The reopening of the federal government after an agreement in the Senate is a welcome development. There were no discernible impacts on the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the weekend impasse. The university continues to advocate for …
Government Shutdown Update
Today, the Senate voted 81-18 to fund the federal government through February 8, effectively ending the shutdown of the federal government. The House is expected to pass the measure later today, and President Trump will …