Politics
What’s next for Wisconsin Act 10?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court may have ruled on Act 10, but now the Federal Courts are joining the fray.
Jun 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Late night passage of Wisconsin budget offers no changes
Wisconsin's Assembly approves the 2011-13 Biennial Budget days after public employees lose the ability to collectively bargain.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Weinergate
Once again, a political official loses their dignity at the hands of technology. In the case of Congressman Anthony Weiner, how do you parody a parody?
Jun 15th, 2011 by Will Durst
And the Presidential race begins
Seven Republican Presidential candidates show up in New Hampshire to debate. It's going to be a long 16 months.
Jun 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Have the Wisconsin protests gone too far?
Even zombies have the right to peaceably assemble to question the actions of our government. But this right needs to be tempered with discretion and respect.
Jun 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Corroded Clockwork
Once again, the GOP find themselves in a PR nightmare over their plan to reform Medicare, which some folks say is akin to a tornado’s plan to reform trailer courts.
Jun 8th, 2011 by Will Durst
Supreme Court debates Wisconsin’s open meetings law
Is the open meeting law tied to the constitution or is it a procedural rule for the Legislature to occasionally follow when conducting business?
Jun 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Joint Finance Committee makes changes to Walker’s budget
The GOP-controlled committee restores some funds, adds new cuts and provisions and is met with protesters during the second step of budget process.
Jun 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Kloppenburg concedes Supreme Court race
"Justice David Prosser has won this election and I have congratulated him," Kloppenburg said at an 11 a.m. press conference in Madison.
May 31st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Can you spare a nickel for open government?
WisconsinEye lets us view government in action, but it's not available on Milwaukee-area cable. Tell cable providers that you want access to your government now.
May 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Judge Sumi voids Wisconsin Act 10
Ruling says Joint Committee of Conference meeting of March 9 was held in violation of Open Meetings Laws. Milwaukee Sen. Chris Larson responds.
May 26th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Does Wisconsin need Constitutional Carry?
The Senate introduced a bill that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit or background check. Is Constitutional Carry too extreme for Wisconsin?
May 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
