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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Photos: Tuesday's powerful storms wreak havoc on Madison area Madison and south-central Wisconsin was walloped late Tuesday by severe thunderstorms but, thankfully, no tornadoes. Damage was extensive but … Senate rejects 8 of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including 2 from the UW Board of Regents The rejection of John Miller and Dana Wachs continues the chamber's trend of firing many of Evers' appointees. Republican-led committee rejects appointments for UW regents who voted against diversity deal A Republican-led committee this week recommended rejecting two of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointments to the UW Board of Regents after th… Tony Evers fills 3 UW Board of Regents seats, Scott Walker appointee doesn't plan to vacate Regent Robert "Bob" Atwell, a Gov. 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Photos: Tuesday's powerful storms wreak havoc on Madison area Madison and south-central Wisconsin was walloped late Tuesday by severe thunderstorms but, thankfully, no tornadoes. Damage was extensive but …
Senate rejects 8 of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including 2 from the UW Board of Regents The rejection of John Miller and Dana Wachs continues the chamber's trend of firing many of Evers' appointees.
Republican-led committee rejects appointments for UW regents who voted against diversity deal A Republican-led committee this week recommended rejecting two of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointments to the UW Board of Regents after th…
Tony Evers fills 3 UW Board of Regents seats, Scott Walker appointee doesn't plan to vacate Regent Robert "Bob" Atwell, a Gov. Scott Walker-appointee, has said he doesn’t plan to step down despite his term's expiration.
In reversal, Scott Walker-appointed UW Regent says he will leave board Regent Robert Atwell also praised the successor Gov. Tony Evers chose, Tim Nixon, saying he has a reputation of "clear thought and ethical conduct."
