Tag Archives: Katrina Shankland

University Hosts Panel on Wisconsin Idea amid Political Neglect

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Stevens Point Academic Representation Council hosted a panel discussion regarding the Wisconsin Idea. Speakers included: Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-WI; Sen. Patrick Testin, R-WI; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; Amanda Greenthal, UWSP student; Jeff Snowbarger, UWSP English professor; and Nathan Sandwick, UW-Extension educator. The panel was moderated by Kym Buchanan, Chair of ... Read More »

Foxconn to Build Manufacturing Plant in Wisconsin

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics giant plans to invest $10 billion to build a new manufacturing plant to produce LCD panels in southeastern Wisconsin.  The proposed deal includes relaxing some environmental regulations which has environmental implications, ranging from chemical usage to the impact a plant of its size will have on the surrounding watershed. The exemptions could mean the destruction of ... Read More »

Future Budget Cuts Possible for Wisconsin Students

The UW Board of Regents recently cancelled scheduled presentations that were going to be given by UW System Chancellors regarding how individual campuses are being affected by the 2015-17 budget cuts. Soon after the cancelled meeting, Assistant Democratic Leader Katrina Shankland released a statement in which she asked Chancellor Bernie Patterson to hold an informational hearing for the Stevens Point ... Read More »

Students and Community Push Forward

Both the Student Government Association and the city of Stevens Point have officially taken a stance formally opposing Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin System. At the Feb. 16, Stevens Point Common Council meeting, city leaders expressed that UW-Stevens Point is more than an economic engine; it improves the quality of life and culture in ... Read More »

City Bus Doubles as Office Space

Representative Katrina Shankland and Senator Julie Lassa held their office hours on Stevens Point City busses this week, giving them a chance to interact with local residents they might not normally get to speak with. The two politicians were invited to ride the busses by Susan Lempke, the transit manager for the City of Stevens Point. “We wanted to offer ... Read More »

Students and Community Invited to Political Reform Forum

Dave Obey, Katrina Shankland and a few other politicians will be speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point during a public forum held by the Common Cause in Wisconsin on Monday, Oct. 28. The Common Cause in Wisconsin is a non-partisan, non-profit citizen’s lobby group. They have been holding forums all over Wisconsin for the past six years. They were last ... Read More »