Economy
What’s in the bill?
Madison has been under siege for a week over the proposed weakening of employee unions. But what's in that bill that we're not talking about?
Feb 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
How will Wisconsin’s budget battle end?
It may be too early to call, but if you had to predict the outcome of the current budget battle in Madison, what would it be? Vote here.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Wisconsin Assembly GOP calls session early to block debate
Democrats told of 5:00 start: GOP calls order at 4:55 and tries to rush vote. Majority Leader Fitzgerald: "I didn't think you would come."
Feb 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Jesse Jackson attends protests; Assembly Dems plan amendments
The siege on Madison continues as national unions, MPS teachers and Jesse Jackson come out to protest the loss of collective bargaining.
Feb 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Senate Democrats don’t show, stall vote on Walker’s budget repair bill
State Democratic Senators demand Walker remove language that ends collective bargaining before they will return to floor for a vote.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Photos from Madison, UWM
UPDATED: TCD has reporters and photographers in both Madison and at UWM. Here are dramatic images from both. Feel free to share - just source us.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Protesters descend on Madison
TCD's Ryan Findley with pictures and thoughts on Wednesday's protests and an overview of today's likely events.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Ryan Findley
Turning ideas into action
The Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee unveils key strategies on how to translate Milwaukee's creative assets into economic growth with "Creativity Works"
Jan 20th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Taking back Milwaukee – one foreclosure at a time
Joe Dahl's investments in foreclosed properties in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood aren't just good for the community, they're good business.
Jan 12th, 2011 by James P. Larson
Can energy conservation spur economic growth?
Conservation is critically important, but so is getting Wisconsin's unemployed back to work. If done right, energy conservation can be a win-win for everyone.
Dec 28th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment
Nobody in favor of small government has experienced it, though many of them have prospered despite pesky taxes. Are they really ready for what's coming?
Dec 14th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
The train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?
Talgo plans to leave in 2012, citing the loss of the high-speed train project. Following that logic, Bucyrus and Ladish should be leaving for China any day now.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
