Politics
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
the Pearl Harbor of the class war
Scott Walker dropped his bomb on the workers of Wisconsin. But the middle class is standing -- and ready to fight.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Capitol Police clear building at 4 pm: Watch it live
70,000 protesters believe the Capitol is their house. Will the police force them out? Will these so-far peaceful protests turn ugly? Watch here.
Feb 27th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
State budget fires rage across the Midwest
Protesters spread out across the upper Midwest against proposed budget cuts, union concessions, tuition increases and right to work laws.
Feb 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Bill passes Assembly amid chaos; Wisconsin 14 will not return
In a lightning-fast vote early Friday, AB 11 passes 51-17, with 4 Republicans voting against. In Illinois, the senators are staying put.
Feb 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wisconsin Senator Chris Larson speaks
The freshman senator has no regrets. Calling from somewhere in Illinois, Larson shared strategy, possible compromises and a constituent's care package with TCD.
Feb 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
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
What’s in the bill?
Madison has been under siege for a week over the proposed weakening of employee unions. But what's in that bill that we're not talking about?
Feb 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
