Politics
A possible compromise in Madison?
Assembly and Senate Democrats offer an alternative budget repair bill that keeps increased employee contributions but protects bargaining.
Mar 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Larson says caucus is firmly behind Mark Miller
Governor Walker refused a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller, saying that Miller "is standing in the way of progress."
Mar 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker slipping in polls; split opinions on budget
Gov. Scott Walker's proposals aren't sitting well with voters and both sides lend their opinions to his budget solutions.
Mar 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker blames a few “radical” Dems for upcoming layoffs
Walker vows pink slips Friday. But will those come from the over 8,000 jobs slated for elimination in his upcoming budget?
Mar 3rd, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Wisconsin 14 face contempt of senate charges
Wisconsin Senate Republicans go for a nuclear option to bring back the 14 wayward Democrats. Will this work?
Mar 3rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Suit You
We get it - the government is broke. So how do we get our hands on some of the money that's out there? The answer: We take it. It's the American Way.
Mar 2nd, 2011 by Will Durst
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
