Politics
What’s in the bill?
Madison has been under siege for a week over the proposed weakening of employee unions. But what's in that bill that we're not talking about?
Feb 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Movies for Senators
Conservative guest commentator Rick Esenberg offers a roster of must-watch movies for senators on the lam.
Feb 21st, 2011 by Rick Esenberg
highlight, tweak, copy, paste
Liberal guest commentator James Rowen compares budget bill remarks from two Republican Senators. Are they speaking from the heart or reading cue cards?
Feb 21st, 2011 by James Rowen
Unions and Tea Party march on the Capitol Saturday
Lawmakers head home for the weekend, but protesters and supporters continue to make their voices heard.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
How will Wisconsin’s budget battle end?
It may be too early to call, but if you had to predict the outcome of the current budget battle in Madison, what would it be? Vote here.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Wisconsin Assembly GOP calls session early to block debate
Democrats told of 5:00 start: GOP calls order at 4:55 and tries to rush vote. Majority Leader Fitzgerald: "I didn't think you would come."
Feb 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Jesse Jackson attends protests; Assembly Dems plan amendments
The siege on Madison continues as national unions, MPS teachers and Jesse Jackson come out to protest the loss of collective bargaining.
Feb 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Senate Democrats don’t show, stall vote on Walker’s budget repair bill
State Democratic Senators demand Walker remove language that ends collective bargaining before they will return to floor for a vote.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Photos from Madison, UWM
UPDATED: TCD has reporters and photographers in both Madison and at UWM. Here are dramatic images from both. Feel free to share - just source us.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Protesters descend on Madison
TCD's Ryan Findley with pictures and thoughts on Wednesday's protests and an overview of today's likely events.
Feb 17th, 2011 by Ryan Findley
100 Years of Reagan
Before we get all nostalgic over the Gipper's 100th birth anniversary, let us not forget that the Father of Modern Conservatism was not Saint Ronny.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Will Durst
primary election results
With little campaigning Jeff Stone comes out on top; Chris Abele narrowly wins second place in the County Executive showdown.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
