Politics
Collective bargaining ends in Wisconsin; Senate Dems return
Bill passes the Assembly amid protests as Gov. Walker draws fire from the White House and the Wisconsin 14 comes home
Mar 10th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Madison ignites as GOP strips collective bargaining rights
GOP Senators hastily pass a bill that strips union rights but doesn't address the budget. Unions call for a general strike as the idea of compromise recedes.
Mar 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Democracy is the new black
Congratulations to the freedom-loving nations that are standing up to dictatorships and embracing democracy. But I must warn you: self-rule is no bed of roses.
Mar 9th, 2011 by Will Durst
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
Larson says caucus is firmly behind Mark Miller
Governor Walker refused a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller, saying that Miller "is standing in the way of progress."
Mar 7th, 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
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
Suit You
We get it - the government is broke. So how do we get our hands on some of the money that's out there? The answer: We take it. It's the American Way.
Mar 2nd, 2011 by Will Durst
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
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
Milwaukee needs a good kick in the a$$
Budget cuts are coming and Milwaukee is not ready. But whose fault is that? Guest commentator Dan Knauss suggests a look in the mirror.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Dan Knauss
