Politics
Waukesha County discovers discrepancy which could put Prosser on top
14,000-plus votes from the City of Brookfield were not reported to the press on Tuesday, changing the totals and possibly the race.
Apr 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
America: You’re Fired!
With the GOP playing a game of political chicken with a 2012 presidential run, billionaire Donald Trump has tossed his hat --and $600 million --in the ring.
Apr 6th, 2011 by Will Durst
Final precinct in, Kloppenburg maintains 204 vote lead; Abele wins Milwaukee County
JoAnne Kloppenburg is ahead; Prosser's campaign is assembling a legal team for the recount and Abele wins a one-year term as Milwaukee County's executive.
Apr 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Know your candidates
Today we vote for judges, supervisors, and a county executive. TCD offers a quick primer before you head to the polls.
Apr 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Zombies For Change in Madison
On Saturday, zombies shambled on Madison, croaking for the brains of Scott Walker. It was much-needed levity for the long battle in Wisconsin's capitol, and TCD has the pictures.
Apr 2nd, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
Sumi upholds temporary restraining order through May 23
Three options: Give proper notice and vote again; Republican defendants break immunity and testify or just remain under the TRO. What do you think will happen?
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
In Madison, the case continues
The open meetings case against the Republican leadership continues in Dane County. Patti Wenzel is in Madison to keep you up-to-date.
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Haas, Kraeger in Dist. 14 County Supervisor race
Sen. Chris Larson's former seat is available, and two previous contenders square off to fill it until 2012.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Judge rules that bargaining law not in effect
In a ruling early Thursday, Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says that Wisconsin's contentious bargaining law is not in effect. The state says it will comply.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Walker seeks federal stimulus funds for Hiawatha upgrades
Last year, Walker promised to turn down federal funds for high-speed rail. Now, he seeks those funds to improve Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Back to court for Walker’s budget repair bill
Wisconsin open meetings, separation of powers, Senate procedural rules - a quick update on what's happening in Madison today.
Mar 29th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
State agency publishes collective bargaining bill; is it now law?
Legislative Reference Bureau publishes WI Act 10 according to state statute, but the Sect'y of State still has to publish it to become law.
Mar 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
