This post-election update from the UW–Madison Office of Federal Relations previews the Biden Administration, the lame duck session, and the 117th Congress, as of November 10, 2020.
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Post-Election Update: November 4, 2020
Part one of a two-part election update from UW–Madison’s Office of Federal Relations.
Cancelled: America’s Next Growth Center: Wisconsin’s Future as a National Tech and Innovation Hub
UPDATE: In an effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our campus population, UW-Madison has cancelled all campus events, including next Tuesday’s panel discussion America’s Next Growth Center: Wisconsin’s Future as a National Tech …
Partial Federal Shutdown Ends
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 …
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 …