Politics
Armageddon at the DC Corral
The government didn't shut down, but the battles aren't over. Just like Broadway's "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark," this was but a preview.
Apr 20th, 2011 by Will Durst
Tosa Mayor vetoes ratification of union contracts
Last night the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 8-7 to ratify contracts with three unions. Today, Mayor Didier vetoed the measure, citing the need to wait for Act 10.
Apr 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wauwatosa is ground zero in argument over union contracts
Concessions that would save Tosa $1 million per year were stalled last month by Walker supporters. Tonight the Common Council will try again.
Apr 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Carlos Cortéz and Allied Artists at WPCA
Drawing a striking parallel to current events, the gallery features prints by the famed labor activist and local artists, inspired by Wisconsin's labor movement.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Jackelyn Wicklund
Mr. Walker goes to Washington and gets bloodied
Gov. Scott Walker appears before a House committee to discuss how he is balancing the budget in Wisconsin and faces tough questions
Apr 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note
Wisconsin taxpayers speak out about Gov. Walker's budget proposal, but was the entire Joint Finance Committee listening?
Apr 12th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis
Joint Finance Leadership intent on ending testimony at 6 p.m.; If you have something to say, you might want to leave work early.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state
Walker’s cuts to Medicaid programs could put many Wisconsinites in jeopardy. Share your concerns with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”
Gov. Walker's cuts and changes to K12 education bring people out in support of schools. Share your story with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.
Apr 8th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Waukesha County discovers discrepancy which could put Prosser on top
14,000-plus votes from the City of Brookfield were not reported to the press on Tuesday, changing the totals and possibly the race.
Apr 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
America: You’re Fired!
With the GOP playing a game of political chicken with a 2012 presidential run, billionaire Donald Trump has tossed his hat --and $600 million --in the ring.
Apr 6th, 2011 by Will Durst
Final precinct in, Kloppenburg maintains 204 vote lead; Abele wins Milwaukee County
JoAnne Kloppenburg is ahead; Prosser's campaign is assembling a legal team for the recount and Abele wins a one-year term as Milwaukee County's executive.
Apr 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
