Politics
Legislative committee recommends cuts to WI Arts Board
Joint Finance Committee makes smaller fiscal cuts but still moves Wisconsin Arts Board oversight to Tourism and reduces support
May 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
In Wisconsin, a recall of historic proportions
Since 1913, only 13 state office recalls have been successful nationwide. Will Wisconsin add another nine this summer?
May 3rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
And the recount begins
If you're expecting to see images reminiscent of Florida 2000, you're out of luck. Just canvassers making piles for Prosser and Kloppenburg, no hanging chads in sight.
Apr 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Hiccuping Volcanoes
Gotta love The Right. They try to stick to the issues, but moral indignation gets the best of them. Never mind the deficit; the wages of sin must first be paid.
Apr 27th, 2011 by Will Durst
Chris Abele starts his year of change and problem solving
Abele tells residents that there are no individual municipal, county or organizational problems - there are only "all of us problems."
Apr 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
How will Voter ID affect future elections?
If Voter ID passes, Wisconsin would have some of the strictest voting laws in the country. State Democrats met with the community to sound off on the bill.
Apr 21st, 2011 by James P. Larson
Kloppenburg requests a recount
The Supreme Court race continues with a recount and demand for an independent investigation of the process in Waukesha County.
Apr 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
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
