Politics
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
100 Years of Reagan
Before we get all nostalgic over the Gipper's 100th birth anniversary, let us not forget that the Father of Modern Conservatism was not Saint Ronny.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Will Durst
primary election results
With little campaigning Jeff Stone comes out on top; Chris Abele narrowly wins second place in the County Executive showdown.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
County Exec Candidate Jeff Stone
The key to Wisconsin's future is a vibrant and economically healthy Milwaukee County, and Rep. Jeff Stone says he's the candidate who can make that happen.
Feb 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
County Executive candidate Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway speaks his mind, doesn't take guff and is fighting city hall, but he still wants to be County Executive.
Feb 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Candidates focus on county issues
In their last joint public debate, Milwaukee County Executive candidates talk about privatization, mental health care and parks
Feb 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Ryan focuses on budget and spending
Rep. Paul Ryan approaches fixing the federal budget through spending cuts and old fashioned conservative principles.
Feb 4th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
