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 …