Politics
Chris Abele focuses on county budget, transit in Press Club appearance
County Exec candidate Chris Abele took heat from the media at Thursday's Press Club Newsmaker, but wants to stay focused on the issues.
Mar 18th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Walker says his “tools” will actually save school districts money
The governor claims health and pension contributions and other "tools" will make up for most of the cuts in aid in the coming biennial budget.
Mar 17th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Madness in Madtown
If you think The Walker Coup means this issue is dead, you’re not paying attention. The GOP have overreached and awakened a sleeping giant.
Mar 16th, 2011 by Will Durst
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
What happens next?
Scott Walker and the Fitzgeralds have their budget repair law, but now comes a statewide election with vitriolic overtones and a historic recall push
Mar 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
A referendum on Scott Walker?
More than Chris Abele and Jeff Stone themselves, will Gov. Walker's budget repair bill be the real issue on the April ballot?
Mar 14th, 2011 by Caitlin Penzey-Moog
Will it stand up in court?
Conservative legal expert Esenberg walks through last Thursday's vote and how likely it is to withstand a legal challenge. He thinks it will.
Mar 14th, 2011 by Rick Esenberg
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
Democracy is the new black
Congratulations to the freedom-loving nations that are standing up to dictatorships and embracing democracy. But I must warn you: self-rule is no bed of roses.
Mar 9th, 2011 by Will Durst
