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pass the bill or the layoffs will begin
In his "fireside chat," Walker urged Democratic Senators to return to Madison and vote, or 1,500 state workers could receive pink slips next week.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Wisconsin Assembly budget bill “debate” no debate at all
Democrats offer amendments, but Assembly GOP are mum. Down the hall, Senate Republicans pass a strict Voter ID bill while 14 Democrats remain in Illinois.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Barrett looks for savings, partners and improvements
Mayor Barrett's State of the City speech shows a grasp of Milwaukee's problems and provides some solutions to its woes.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Unions and Tea Party march on the Capitol Saturday
Lawmakers head home for the weekend, but protesters and supporters continue to make their voices heard.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
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
Walker rolls up his sleeves
After taking the oath of office, Gov. Scott Walker reaffirms his priorities for Wisconsin -- jobs, jobs, jobs.
Jan 4th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
MPS needs to remove the troublemakers
Bradley Tech is a promising school plagued with violent fights. Alderman Bob Donovan is spitting mad that he wasn't told about it.
Dec 12th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Innovation won’t wait for health reform
Jerry Theis can’t reform the entire American health care system. But as an entrepreneur, he has come up with one solution to help patients help themselves.
Nov 15th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
A 21st Century United Nations? It’s about time
In 1945, five nations that fought against Axis powers in WWII were permanently assigned to the UN Security Council. 50 years later, does it still make sense?
Nov 12th, 2010 by John Smart
