Politics
Judge rules that bargaining law not in effect
In a ruling early Thursday, Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says that Wisconsin's contentious bargaining law is not in effect. The state says it will comply.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Walker seeks federal stimulus funds for Hiawatha upgrades
Last year, Walker promised to turn down federal funds for high-speed rail. Now, he seeks those funds to improve Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Back to court for Walker’s budget repair bill
Wisconsin open meetings, separation of powers, Senate procedural rules - a quick update on what's happening in Madison today.
Mar 29th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
State agency publishes collective bargaining bill; is it now law?
Legislative Reference Bureau publishes WI Act 10 according to state statute, but the Sect'y of State still has to publish it to become law.
Mar 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker’s attack on the arts could stunt economic growth
Moving the Wisconsin Arts Board to Tourism and reducing its funding is counter-intuitive to the governor's plan for job and economic growth
Mar 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Supreme Court election a referendum on Walker’s proposals
Incumbent Justice David Prosser and challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg continue to bicker over partisanship and impartiality.
Mar 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Is residency a governmental rule or human right?
Milwaukee police and firefighters want the freedom to move to the 'burbs, while their bosses say no. Now the State Senate wants to weigh in.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Pitchforks and Rainbows
America may have dodged damage from the killer tsunami, but a dangerous phenomenon threatens to wash across our nation: concrete political intransigence.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Will Durst
Stone says experience, integrity will help him lead Milwaukee
County Executive candidate Jeff Stone discusses jobs, transit and consolidation plans in a recent Press Club appearance.
Mar 22nd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
30 PM UPDATE:DOJ seeks to block injunction in appellate court following restraining order
Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says there is no evidence that the conference committee couldn't have provided 24-hour notice.
Mar 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Chris Abele focuses on county budget, transit in Press Club appearance
County Exec candidate Chris Abele took heat from the media at Thursday's Press Club Newsmaker, but wants to stay focused on the issues.
Mar 18th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Walker says his “tools” will actually save school districts money
The governor claims health and pension contributions and other "tools" will make up for most of the cuts in aid in the coming biennial budget.
Mar 17th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
