Arts & Entertainment
A possible compromise in Madison?
Assembly and Senate Democrats offer an alternative budget repair bill that keeps increased employee contributions but protects bargaining.
Mar 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker slipping in polls; split opinions on budget
Gov. Scott Walker's proposals aren't sitting well with voters and both sides lend their opinions to his budget solutions.
Mar 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Lookin’ good, young Hollywood
While red carpet veterans seemed to fade into the background at this year's Oscars, up-and-comers stole the show with a return to old Hollywood glamor.
Mar 5th, 2011 by Annie Vihtelic
Walker blames a few “radical” Dems for upcoming layoffs
Walker vows pink slips Friday. But will those come from the over 8,000 jobs slated for elimination in his upcoming budget?
Mar 3rd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Wisconsin 14 face contempt of senate charges
Wisconsin Senate Republicans go for a nuclear option to bring back the 14 wayward Democrats. Will this work?
Mar 3rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker’s budget makes deep cuts
Scott Walker describes his budget "as a return to frugality" which will lead to economic freedom for millions of Wisconsin residents. Or will it?
Mar 2nd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Art and Absinthe
Great Lakes Distillery pays homage to the Green Fairy and the bohemian art of La Belle Epoque with a poster contest for their Amerique 1912 absinthe.
Mar 1st, 2011 by Tea Krulos
Gov. Walker holds to his message, almost
During appearances on national television and the local Sunday Insight, Walker stays consistent, defending the budget bill and telling the Wisconsin 14 to come home.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
State budget fires rage across the Midwest
Protesters spread out across the upper Midwest against proposed budget cuts, union concessions, tuition increases and right to work laws.
Feb 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Bill passes Assembly amid chaos; Wisconsin 14 will not return
In a lightning-fast vote early Friday, AB 11 passes 51-17, with 4 Republicans voting against. In Illinois, the senators are staying put.
Feb 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wisconsin Senator Chris Larson speaks
The freshman senator has no regrets. Calling from somewhere in Illinois, Larson shared strategy, possible compromises and a constituent's care package with TCD.
Feb 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
pass the bill or the layoffs will begin
In his "fireside chat," Walker urged Democratic Senators to return to Madison and vote, or 1,500 state workers could receive pink slips next week.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
