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Senate Republicans to rescind contempt charges

All fines, restrictions and charges against the Democratic 14 will be lifted and they will be allowed to participate and vote.

Mar 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel

Up to 100,000 gather in Madison Saturday

Madison police estimate Saturday's rally to be the biggest yet, with between 85,000 and 100,000 protesting Gov. Scott Walker's budget policies

Mar 13th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow

Wisconsin 14 return; will march to Capitol Saturday

Senate Democrats are happy to be home, but know the budget battle has just begun

Mar 11th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow

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

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

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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 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

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

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