Politics
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
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
