Politics

Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note

Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note

Wisconsin taxpayers speak out about Gov. Walker's budget proposal, but was the entire Joint Finance Committee listening?

Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis

Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis

Joint Finance Leadership intent on ending testimony at 6 p.m.; If you have something to say, you might want to leave work early.

Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state

Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state

Walker’s cuts to Medicaid programs could put many Wisconsinites in jeopardy. Share your concerns with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Gov. Walker's cuts and changes to K12 education bring people out in support of schools. Share your story with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.

BREAKING: Waukesha County discovers discrepancy which could put Prosser on top
BREAKING

Waukesha County discovers discrepancy which could put Prosser on top

14,000-plus votes from the City of Brookfield were not reported to the press on Tuesday, changing the totals and possibly the race.

Durst: America: You’re Fired!
Durst

America: You’re Fired!

With the GOP playing a game of political chicken with a 2012 presidential run, billionaire Donald Trump has tossed his hat --and $600 million --in the ring.

UPDATED: Final precinct in, Kloppenburg maintains 204 vote lead; Abele wins Milwaukee County
UPDATED

Final precinct in, Kloppenburg maintains 204 vote lead; Abele wins Milwaukee County

JoAnne Kloppenburg is ahead; Prosser's campaign is assembling a legal team for the recount and Abele wins a one-year term as Milwaukee County's executive.

Spring ’11 Elections: Know your candidates
Spring ’11 Elections

Know your candidates

Today we vote for judges, supervisors, and a county executive. TCD offers a quick primer before you head to the polls.

Zombies For Change in Madison

Zombies For Change in Madison

On Saturday, zombies shambled on Madison, croaking for the brains of Scott Walker. It was much-needed levity for the long battle in Wisconsin's capitol, and TCD has the pictures.

Sumi upholds temporary restraining order through May 23

Sumi upholds temporary restraining order through May 23

Three options: Give proper notice and vote again; Republican defendants break immunity and testify or just remain under the TRO. What do you think will happen?

In Madison, the case continues

In Madison, the case continues

The open meetings case against the Republican leadership continues in Dane County. Patti Wenzel is in Madison to keep you up-to-date.

Election 5Q: Haas, Kraeger in Dist. 14 County Supervisor race
Election 5Q

Haas, Kraeger in Dist. 14 County Supervisor race

Sen. Chris Larson's former seat is available, and two previous contenders square off to fill it until 2012.