UW System Clipsheet
March 30, 2006
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UW System
"Tax cap may weigh heavily on UW students," Badger Herald, March 30.
A look at the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, which Regents have said could "cripple" the state's public university system.
Editorial: "TPA not right for Wisconsin," Editorial, Badger Herald, March 30.
On Campus
"ASM cancels elections, looks to reschedule," Badger Herald, March 30.
A technical error prevented some students from voting in the online student government election, causing the elections to be postponed in the midst of record levels of student turnout.
Related: "Glitch spoils student elections," Daily Cardinal, March 30.
State
"Taxation discussed without taxpayers," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 29.
Two state senators conducted an invitation-only meeting on the Taxpayer Protection Amendment saying that they did not intend for the general public to attend; another invitation-only hearing is likely to be held next week.
National
"House leaders bring reauthorization bill to the floor, but avoid debate on most of its contents," Inside Higher Ed, March 30.
Congress is expected to vote today on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which could mean changes to financial aid programs and federal reporting requirements.
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