Politics
Wisconsin recall elections could tip state senate majority
Today is the day for six Republican state Senators facing recall elections. TCD offers earlier, in-depth interviews with Sandy Pasch and Alberta Darling.
Aug 9th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Alberta Darling
Facing a recall after leading Scott Walker's budget repair bill and biennial budget through the legislature, Sen. Alberta Darling fights to keep her seat.
Aug 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Sandy Pasch
Democratic Assemblywoman Sandy Pasch tells voters she will listen to them, prioritize education and health care and be a check on Gov. Scott Walker's agenda. Now she wants your vote against Alberta Darling on Aug. 9
Aug 4th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Gibberish and Manure
The situation on Capitol Hill has become so confusing, we’re going to need a nuclear physicist to precisely explain what is happening. Instead, you got me.
Aug 3rd, 2011 by Will Durst
The speech Barack Obama ought to give right now
The debt ceiling deal is an economic and moral disaster for America. The president should say so.
Aug 1st, 2011 by Tom Strini
MTEA is missing an opportunity
The MTEA could be the big man and make the pension concession. Would it be painful? Yes. Is it in the best interest of the students? Yes again.
Aug 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Sleazy Corporate Holiday
You were right, Dad; they're all in it together.
Jul 28th, 2011 by Donald Kaul
22nd State Senate GOP primary
Democratic Sen. Robert Wirch is the subject of a recall campaign. His GOP opponents square off to decide who will enter the ring.
Jul 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Who will finish first?
As the state GOP races to approve legislative and congressional seat realignment, area citizens demand a do-over from the county board to maintain compact neighborhood supervisory districts.
Jul 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Barrett says Streetcar is an investment in growing Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett is ready to moved forward, but public hearings and a common council meeting are the next hurdles for the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Jul 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Applying the law to the Legislature
Following a Supreme Court decision that the Open Meetings Law doesn't apply to the Senate or Assembly, Democratic leaders offer an amendment to change the law.
Jul 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Will it stop the fighting?
An amendment to appoint Wisconsin Supreme Court justices may not end the rancor, but it could stop the influence of third-party money.
Jul 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
