Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Senator Zipperer Resigning to Serve in Governor's Administration

Senator Rich Zipperer (R-Pewaukee) announced he is resigning from the State Senate effective August 5 to serve as Governor Walker's Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Counsel.  See Senator Zipperer's statement.

Other Gubernatorial Staff AnnouncementsGovernor Walker has appointed Ryan Murray as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).  The Governor also has named Jocelyn Webster as his Communications Director. See the Governor's announcement.