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Mark Neumann talks national debt, Obamacare at Press Club

Mark Neumann talks national debt, Obamacare at Press Club

Mark Neumann brought a pig to the Milwaukee Press Club, and said he is the "one true conservative" of the Republicans running for U.S. Senate.

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

U.S. Rep. Tom Petri proposes the Making Work and Marriage Pay Act as a possible way to help low-income individuals.

Horne: Bauman presses for details on Park East Kohl’s bid
Horne

Bauman presses for details on Park East Kohl’s bid

Ald. Bob Bauman is requesting further information about the attempt to bring Kohl's to the Park East Corridor, saying the plan by Kohl's "was never real."

Durst: Not So Super Tuesday report
Durst

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.

This Week in History: Mining Moratorium Bill passed in 1997
This Week in History

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.

Winners & Losers: TCD’s week in review (3/09/12)
Winners & Losers

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.

Barrett questions Walker’s leadership, weighs recall run

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.

Winners & Losers: TCD’s week in review (3/02/12)
Winners & Losers

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.

Horne: “Art in Protest” banned at School for Workers
Horne

“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.

MPS reacts to community violence in schools and streets

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.

Is Gov. Walker a drag on conservative candidates?

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?

Milwaukee’s assembly reps disagree on proposed “Boot Bill”

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.