Wisconsin Foundation (WFAA) and other public university foundations are set up to ‘intentionally obscure the public’s right of access’ says journalist suing for NIL contract. Story by Noe Goldhaber and I via The Daily Cardinal dailycardinal.com/article/2024/0…

We found that three of the WFAA executives make over half a million dollars a year in salary, including Senior Managing Director of Investment Richard Shepley. In 2022, Shepley made more in salary than Chancellor Mnookin. Read more:

Now that UW-Madison administrators and protesters at the encampment have come to a deal I want to take a moment to recognize some of the reporting The Daily Cardinal reporters have done during these last 12 days

UPDATE: UW–Madison and UW Foundation have asked a court to dismiss my public records lawsuit over an Altius Sports Partners contract because I asked for an agreement between UW & Altius, instead of UWF & Altius. (The former is how UW described the deal publicly). Here's our response:

“I have determined that an interim suspension is necessary to protect the health and safety of members of the University,” Dean of Students Christina Olstad wrote in the letter to YDSA. Read full story:

Update: the university has put out a statement confirming YDSA received notice of an interim suspension and SJP received notice of a CSO investigation only. It is still unclear why only YDSA received an interim suspension. news.wisc.edu/student-organi…

The letter noted other judicial bodies may pursue or continue their own investigations into YDSA and SJP or its members regarding alleged violations...(full story below) Update: UWPD contacted at least 2 protestors (present 5/1) who may be issued a citation at a later date.

Harris kicked off her campaign in West Allis, WI yesterday, walking up to "Freedom" by Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar.

Ten years ago, Wisconsin’s Democratic Party and Republican Party provided no monetary or nonmonetary support to any school board candidate, according to campaign finance records. Only one county party supported candidates totaling $300. Full story below:

Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, WI State Superintendent told The Daily Cardinal out of state PAC influence "deludes the causes that people who are local are concerned about." Underly said school board elections are local for a reason, because they're the ones that are closest to the issues. Full story below

Over $348,000 spent by political parties and PACs in spring nonpartisan school board elections Story and photo: Ty Javier dailycardinal.com/article/2024/0…

Gov. Tony Evers casted 94 votes for VP Harris tonight in Chicago during the DNC celebratory roll call. Wisconsin delegates sported cheeseheads: Photos via The Daily Cardinal by me.

Specific policies outlined include increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, paid family and medical leave system and an enhanced Child Tax Credit:

A breakdown of Democrats' comprehensive economic policy, straight from Chicago courtesy of The Daily Cardinal finance expert Ty Javier: dailycardinal.com/article/2024/0…

Judge dismisses UW-Madison NIL public records lawsuit. Story: Ty Javier dailycardinal.com/article/2024/0…