"University of Wisconsin Regent Defies Term Limit"

Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent Robert Atwell refuses to step down when his term ends, citing a state Supreme Court ruling that allows political appointees to remain until a successor is confirmed by the Senate. Atwell, appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker, plans to stay on to support communication between legislators and the regents, while criticizing the UW system's financial reporting and COVID-19 vaccine mandate policies. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not yet announced a successor.