Politics
Not So Super Tuesday report
After Super Tuesday, the Republican Party is ready to get behind their candidate and begin the long march to November. Or not.
Mar 13th, 2012 by Will Durst
Mining Moratorium Bill passed in 1997
With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Wisconsin state senate passed the Mining Moratorium Bill in 1997, later signed into law by Gov. Tommy Thompson.
Mar 12th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
TCD’s week in review (3/09/12)
GTAC moves on, new jobs reports are released, dairy farmers set a state record, and John Axford tells the truth.
Mar 9th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Barrett questions Walker’s leadership, weighs recall run
Mayor Tom Barrett is yet to throw his hat into Wisconsin's gubernatorial recall ring, but at Wednesday's Wispolitics forum, he sounded like he's running.
Mar 8th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
TCD’s week in review (3/02/12)
A Brady Street staple plans to expand, mining legislation hits a major roadblock, and a bipartisan bill aimed at helping Wisconsin veterans is signed into law.
Mar 2nd, 2012 by Dan Shafer
“Art in Protest” banned at School for Workers
UW Extension School for Workers "Art in Protest" exhibit was cancelled after pressure from state rep Steve Nass, sparking a freedom of expression debate.
Mar 1st, 2012 by Michael Horne
MPS reacts to community violence in schools and streets
Superintendent Gregory Thornton is voicing his concern over a grim statistic: four children dead in seven weeks. MPS holds a meeting in response to the violence.
Feb 29th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Is Gov. Walker a drag on conservative candidates?
Two of Gov. Walker's judicial appointees don't top the primary ballots. Is the controversial governor to blame or is it the myth of infallible incumbency?
Feb 28th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”
Democratic assembly reps Young and Krusick are at odds over the proposed "Boot Bill," which would allow cities to boot vehicles for parking violations.
Feb 27th, 2012 by Candace Romano
TCD’s week in review (2/24/12)
Ryan Braun wins his appeal, Russ Feingold makes the rounds, and the Koch brothers are back in the news. TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 24th, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Falk details plans for collective bargaining, tech colleges
Democratic candidate for governor Kathleen Falk discussed plans to restore collective bargaining and fund technical colleges at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Candace Romano
Tammy Baldwin talks economy, health care in Milwaukee visit
In her visit to the Milwaukee Press Club, the only Democratic candidate vying for Sen. Herb Kohl's seat discussed fighting for the middle class.
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
