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Protesters to have limited Capitol access
Protesters to have limited Capitol access
The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization voted Wednesday to restrict access to hearing rooms and legislative offices after normal business hours starting Saturday.More >>
UPDATE: Senate majority leader signs orders of contempt
UPDATE: Senate majority leader signs orders of contempt
Senate majority leader Scott Fitzgerald has signed orders of contempt against the 14 Senate Democrats who are currently out of state to avoid a vote on Gov. Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
Republican leader claims Democrats nearly returned
Republican leader claims Democrats nearly returned
Republican Senate majority leader Scott Fitzgerald said he received an assurance a group of absent democratic senators were poised to return to the capitol from Illinois Wednesday, only to have no democrat appear.More >>
Will Walker have to pay higher costs like other workers?
Will Walker have to pay higher costs like other workers?
Supporters of the budget repair bill have said from the beginning that it applies to elected officials too. But will higher insurance premiums and pension payments kick in at the same time for everyone?More >>
School district leaders react to budget
School district leaders react to budget
School District Administrators across the state are now taking their first look at the budget and what they're calling devastating cuts.More >>
UPDATE: Senate Republicans pass more penalties for AWOL Democrats
UPDATE: Senate Republicans pass more penalties for AWOL Democrats
Senate Republican leaders approved a proposal penalizing absent Senate Democrats $100.00 per day, as those Senators continue to avoid a budget repair bill vote by staying in Illinois.More >>
Following budget address, Walker traveling state to discuss plan
Following budget address, Walker traveling state to discuss plan
Gov. Scott Walker says he's going around the state to discuss the merits of his biennial budget plan which was unveiled Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Lawmakers react to budget
Lawmakers react to budget
Assembly Democrats are calling Governor Walker's budget a "dead end" for Wisconsin families. Republicans, on the other hand, praised the plan saying it's the only way to get the state's economy back on track.More >>
Secret meeting fails to bring back Democrats
Secret meeting fails to bring back Democrats
A secret meeting at the Wisconsin-Illinois border between the senate's top Republican and several absent Democrats failed to convince any of the Democrats to return to the state capitol, but the Republican leader predicted a return could be soon.More >>
Walker to Legislature: 'The time has come...'
Walker to Legislature: 'The time has come...'
Aiming to plug a $3.6 billion gap over the next two year, Gov. Scott Walker says he has no choice but to reduce state spending.More >>
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald's statement on budget address
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald's statement on budget address
"From day one, Republicans have promised to focus on jobs, to stop the unchecked growth of government, and to bring real reform to the broken status quo. With this budget, Gov. Walker is proving that we will keep those promises."More >>
Union's response to Gov. Walker's budget address
Union's response to Gov. Walker's budget address
The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, who has played a strong role in rallies at the Capitol over the past two weeks, released this statement following Gov. Walker's budget address.More >>
Sen. Mark Miller responds to Gov. Walker's budget address
Sen. Mark Miller responds to Gov. Walker's budget address
Sen. Miller says the Republicans' overreach has been exposed. He said Democrats will continue fighting on behalf of working families in Wisconsin.More >>
Gov. Walker gives budget address
Gov. Walker gives budget address
Gov. Walker says the state needs the savings of the budget repair bill to balance the budget. The governor said if the 14 Democratic Senators don't return to Wisconsin, there will be dire consequences, including layoffs for state workers.

During the governor's speech, protesters outside chanted, "Recall Walker."More >>
Former Madison mayor reacts to budget address
Former Madison mayor reacts to budget address
Mayoral candidate Paul Soglin, the former Mayor of Madison, has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Scott Walker's budget address:More >>
Gov. Walker's Budget Address
Gov. Walker's Budget Address
"Each and every one of us gathered in the chamber today hold a diverse set of beliefs – beliefs that we are passionate about sharing - and that serve to guide our actions. Each of us has a vision for a better tomorrow in Wisconsin."More >>
Read Gov. Walker's full 2011-2013 executive budget
Read Gov. Walker's full 2011-2013 executive budget
Gov. Walker releases excerpts of budget address
Gov. Walker releases excerpts of budget address
Gov. Walker's spokesman Cullen Werwie released excerpts of the governor's budget address. He will make the address at 4 p.m. today at the Capitol.More >>
Dane County DA says no crime committed by Walker or Democrats
Dane County DA says no crime committed by Walker or Democrats
D.A. critical of governor's remarks; Sheriff told deputies to stand down at the CapitolMore >>
Read Gov. Walker's budget repair bill
Read Gov. Walker's budget repair bill
Gov. Walker says the changes are necessary to balance the state's budget.More >>
Protesters out in the cold
Protesters out in the cold
An estimated 40 protestors spent the night outside the Capitol building.More >>
Democratic Sen. Erpenbach on reports of Walker's biennial budget
Democratic Sen. Erpenbach on reports of Walker's biennial budget
Democratic Senator Jon Erpenbach, who is out of state with 13 other Democratic Senators to delay a vote on Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, is reacting on reports of Walker's biennial budget.More >>
Hollywood star stumps for Wisconsin, Indiana workers
Hollywood star stumps for Wisconsin, Indiana workers
Actor and activist Danny Glover spoke in favor of both Indiana and Wisconsin union workers at a speech inside the Indiana Statehouse. He said he feared that if union bargaining rights fall in the Midwest, they could be in danger in his native California.More >>
Local governments prepare for Gov. Walker's budget
Local governments prepare for Gov. Walker's budget
City, county and other municipal government entities are gearing up for Gov. Walker's budget plans. Gov. Walker is expected to announce the details of his budget this afternoon.More >>
Staff pay checks affected by senators' absence
Staff pay checks affected by senators' absence
A Senate committee tightened the process by which staff members of absent Senate Democrats receive their pay checks, upping the ante over the lawmaker absences and the Senate's inability to take up Governor Walker's controversial budget repair bill.More >>
Union files unfair labor practice charges against Gov. Walker
Union files unfair labor practice charges against Gov. Walker
Unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Gov. Scott Walker Monday with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission by the Wisconsin State Employees Union, AFSCME Council 24.More >>
Senator Dale Schultz is undecided on budget vote
Senator Dale Schultz is undecided on budget vote
The Republican says he is still hoping for a compromise.More >>
UPDATE: Protesters line up outside Capitol
UPDATE: Protesters line up outside Capitol
Some Assembly members are having a public hearing on the budget repair bill. They say they'll be there until 6 p.m. and continue Tuesday at 8 a.m.More >>
Gov. Walker gives Democrats 24 hour notice
Gov. Walker gives Democrats 24 hour notice
Governor Scott Walker put Senate Democrats on a 24 hour notice.

Gov. Walker's office says the option of refinancing debt in order to save $165 million will be lost if Senate Democrats do not return and pass the bill by Tuesday.More >>
Hundreds of remaining protesters allowed to stay in Capitol
Hundreds of remaining protesters allowed to stay in Capitol
Hundreds of protesters inside the Capitol Sunday evening were allowed to stay overnight.
Police had set a 4 PM deadline Sunday, saying the Capitol would be completely emptied in order to clean it for the first time in two weeks.More >>
Mass. unions support Wis. workers
Mass. unions support Wis. workers
Public employee unions in Massachusetts and other groups are preparing a rally in support of public sector workers in Wisconsin.More >>
Walker says enough time has passed on bill
Walker says enough time has passed on bill
When Gov. Scott Walker introduced his budget repair bill, the 14 Senate Democrats who left the state said the public needed more time to understand what was in the bill. Now, Gov. Walker says they've had enough time.More >>
Students protest against UW-Madison split
Students protest against UW-Madison split
UW-Madison students protest today against the New Badger Partnership that would split the flagship institute from the rest of the system.More >>
MMSD Superintendent Nerad discusses preliminary layoff notices
MMSD Superintendent Nerad discusses preliminary layoff notices
Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dan Nerad says the district has reached an agreement with Madison Teachers Inc. to delay the deadline for issuing preliminary layoff notices until May 15.

That will allow the Gov. Walker's budget to be announced first.More >>
Walker's budget bill in hands of 14 absent Senate Dems
Walker's budget bill in hands of 14 absent Senate Dems
The state Assembly passed the budget repair bill overnight. It now is before the Senate.

When Republican Senate majority leader Scott Fitzgerald asked for a Call of the House Friday morning, all 19 Republicans were present, no Democrats.More >>
Wisconsin police urged to camp out at Capitol
Wisconsin police urged to camp out at Capitol
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association is urging members to camp out at the Capitol.More >>
Transcript from Friday's interview with Democratic Sen. Erpenbach
Transcript from Friday's interview with Democratic Sen. Erpenbach
27 News' Elishah Oesch's interview with Democratic Senator Jon Erpenbach.More >>
Gov. Walker: "Republicans should be commended for willingness to cast a vote"
Gov. Walker: "Republicans should be commended for willingness to cast a vote"
"[Assembly] Democrats should also be commended for coming to work every day and giving their constituents a voice at the State Capitol."More >>
Wray says Walker's comments 'unsettling'
Wray says Walker's comments 'unsettling'
"Unsettling" and "troubling." Those were the words Madison Police Chief Noble Wray used to describe statements made by Gov. Scott Walker during a Wednesday news conference.More >>
Assembly Dems march on Governor's office
Assembly Dems march on Governor's office
Assembly Democratic leaders left a closed door meeting and marched into the Governor's office to talk to Governor Walker about a proposal to break this political log-jam.More >>
Walker says he'll talk with Democrats in Madison
Walker says he'll talk with Democrats in Madison
Governor Scott Walker says he's willing to cooperate and communicate with Senate Democrats, but he'll only do it at the State Capitol in Madison.More >>
Fleeing Dems from Indiana & Wisconsin could meet in Illinois
Fleeing Dems from Indiana & Wisconsin could meet in Illinois
Indiana House minority leader Pat Bauer says he wants to meet with Wisconsin state Senate Democrats who've also fled to Illinois to block action on Republican-backed legislation.More >>
UPDATE: Senate Republicans take up voter ID, can't vote
UPDATE: Senate Republicans take up voter ID, can't vote
Sen. Fitzgerald says because there is a fiscal element in the voter ID bill, they can't vote on it without 20 people on the floor.More >>
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald's wife gets preliminary layoff notice
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald's wife gets preliminary layoff notice
Wisconsin Senate majority leader Scott Fitzgerald's wife is one of the state employees who received preliminary layoff notices this week.More >>
Walker: Medicaid program will suffer if Dems stay out of state
Walker: Medicaid program will suffer if Dems stay out of state
Gov. Scott Walker says the out-of-state Senate Democrats are jeopardizing the state's Medicaid program.More >>
Blog that prank-called Gov. Walker experiences server problems
Blog that prank-called Gov. Walker experiences server problems
The site crashed early Thursday morning, and a call to the domain registrant indicated heavy traffic had brought the site down earlier on Wednesday.More >>
Democrats promise more debate, suspicious of Governor's motives
Democrats promise more debate, suspicious of Governor's motives
Leading assembly Democrats said debate over Governor Walker's controversial budget repair bill could go on for days.More >>
Sen. Coggs: Senate absence is energizing protesters
Sen. Coggs: Senate absence is energizing protesters
Senator Coggs reiterated Wednesday what other Senators have said: they will stay away from the Capitol for as long as it takes.More >>
Gov. Walker denies plotting in prank call
Gov. Walker denies plotting in prank call
He thought he was speaking to a multi-billionaire campaign contributor. But instead of David Koch, Gov. Scott Walker was speaking to a Buffalo blogger on a prank phone call.More >>
Union members from California supporting protesters
Union members from California supporting protesters
Protests continue at the Capitol with roughly 5,000 people inside Wednesday, according to the Department of Administration.More >>
Employees sign open letter to Governor Walker, Legislature
Employees sign open letter to Governor Walker, Legislature
More than 200 municipal, county and school officials from across Wisconsin have signed an open letter to Governor Scott Walker and the Legislature.More >>
UPDATE: Senate meets again as Democrats stay out of state
UPDATE: Senate meets again as Democrats stay out of state
The Wisconsin State Senate met for a third time and a second straight day with no Democrats present.More >>
M&I Bank refutes budget repair bill protester's allegations
M&I Bank refutes budget repair bill protester's allegations
"Each campaign – Scott Walker and Tom Barrett – received voluntary contributions from individual M&I employees," according to a spokesperson for M&I Bank.More >>
Rally at Wisconsin State Offices in D.C.
Rally at Wisconsin State Offices in D.C.
As many as 1,000 area workers, students, community and religious allies are expected to demonstrate support for Wisconsin state workers.More >>
Assembly Speaker wants vote on collective bargaining by tonight
Assembly Speaker wants vote on collective bargaining by tonight
A vote to remove collective bargaining rights from public employees could happen in the Assembly as early as Wednesday night.More >>
Marathon assembly debate on budget bill
Marathon assembly debate on budget bill
The State Assembly kept its debate going late Tuesday night over amendments to Governor Walker's repair bill.

More than two-dozen are on the table and there could be up to 200 in all to get through, which could take hours, or even days to vote on.More >>
Gov. Walker holds 'fireside chat'
Gov. Walker holds 'fireside chat'
Walker said if lawmakers don't pass the bill up to 1,500 state workers could be laid off by July with another 6,000 forced out of work over the next two years.More >>
Protester reaction to Governor Walker's 'fireside chat'
Protester reaction to Governor Walker's 'fireside chat'
With the governor showing no sign of compromise after his fireside chat what will unions do next?More >>
Democratic response to Walker address
Democratic response to Walker address
Senate Democrats respond to Gov. Walker's address from Illinois.More >>
UPDATE: Senate committee takes up voter ID; Dems still absent
UPDATE: Senate committee takes up voter ID; Dems still absent
The voter identification bill moves through committee this afternoon. Democratic Sen. Erpenbach's vote over the phone doesn't count. Sen. Lazich says it's up to majority leader Sen. Fitzgerald to decide when voter ID will make it to the floor.More >>
Rallies continue with boosted security
Rallies continue with boosted security
Rallies at the Capitol protesting Gov. Walker's budget repair bill continue Tuesday with more security.More >>
A look at budget battle outside Madison
A look at budget battle outside Madison
Madison is the center of the protests and politics about the budget repair bill, but it is on the minds of people all over Wisconsin.More >>
Paychecks to be withheld from absent Wis. senators
Paychecks to be withheld from absent Wis. senators
State senators who miss two or more session days will no longer get paid through direct deposit.More >>
East High returns to class; Rev. Jesse Jackson gives speech
East High returns to class; Rev. Jesse Jackson gives speech
Rev. Jesse Jackson led students on a march back to school in Madison today. More >>
Vermont unions rally against Walker's bill
Vermont unions rally against Walker's bill
While Wisconsin public workers have been rallying hard at the capitol since last week, labor unions in Vermont are also protesting.More >>
Walker: How collective bargaining fiscally impacts state
Walker: How collective bargaining fiscally impacts state
Gov. Walker's office released the following statement on how changing state workers' collective bargaining rights would financially benefit the state.More >>
Gov. Walker warns of layoffs if budget repair bill doesn't pass soon
Gov. Walker warns of layoffs if budget repair bill doesn't pass soon
Gov. Scott Walker is warning if his budget repair bill doesn't pass soon, state workers could start receiving layoff notices as early as next week.More >>
Rev. Jesse Jackson welcomes back Madison students
Rev. Jesse Jackson welcomes back Madison students
Rev. Jesse Jackson is welcoming back some Madison students as classes resume today after four days off.More >>
Capitol visitors asked to enter at East, North wings
Capitol visitors asked to enter at East, North wings
The Department of Administration says the Capitol remains open to the public, but visitors are asked to enter the building at the East and North wings.More >>
Senate remains in gridlock, voter ID coming this week
Senate remains in gridlock, voter ID coming this week
Lawmakers are no closer to resolving the budget impasse that has gripped the state.More >>
UPDATE: UW Health doctor's notes investigation
UPDATE: UW Health doctor's notes investigation
The Madison School District has said teachers who call in sick to protest won't be paid.

So, a group of licensed Wisconsin physicians came to the Capitol Saturday, willing to write a doctor's note for anyone who asked.More >>
4,600 pro-labor supporters "rage" inside Monona Terrace with famous guitarist
4,600 pro-labor supporters "rage" inside Monona Terrace with famous guitarist
About 4,600 pro-labor supporters gathered inside Monona Terrace Monday for a concert protest featuring a former "Rage Against the Machine" band member.More >>
Protestors make effort to clean up Capitol
Protestors make effort to clean up Capitol
Protestors are organizing groups and money to help clean up the Capitol.More >>
Security boosted for Capitol Tuesday
Security boosted for Capitol Tuesday
The Assembly has issued security guidelines for Tuesday State Assembly session. Among them is the chamber will open an hour early instead of the usual fifteen minutes.More >>
Gov. Walker says he won't accept compromise
Gov. Walker says he won't accept compromise
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he won't negotiate over his plan to strip most collective bargaining rights from nearly every public employee.More >>
Budget battle continues at Capitol
Budget battle continues at Capitol
Another round of rallies today, the first began at noon and a second at 5 p.m. outside the Capitol. Large crowds are again expected as one of the state's largest districts -- Madison Metropolitan School District -- remains closed for a fourth day.

Gov. Walker is expected to hold a news conference at 5 p.m., addressing the controversy surrounding his budget repair bill.More >>
After 4 schooldays off, MMSD plans to reopen Tuesday
After 4 schooldays off, MMSD plans to reopen Tuesday
It's the fourth day the Madison Metropolitan School District is closed due to a significant number of teachers calling in sick to attend protests at the Capitol.

MTI Executive Director John Matthews says he's asking for employees to return to work Tuesday.More >>
Questions raised over budget repair bill's Medicaid changes
Questions raised over budget repair bill's Medicaid changes
Some protestors are worried about a particular measure in the budget bill, that they say would allow possible cuts to Medicaid and Badgercare.More >>
Senate to convene Tuesday without Democrats
Senate to convene Tuesday without Democrats
MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin's senate majority leader says the chamber will convene to pass non-spending bills and act on appointments Tuesday. They say they'll convene even if minority Democrats stayMore >>
Upwards of 70,000 rally at state Capitol
Upwards of 70,000 rally at state Capitol
Police say nearly 70,000 people demonstrated at the Wisconsin State Capitol Saturday, most to protest the Governor's bill that would strip public workers of nearly all of their collective bargaining rights.

For the first time, a large contingent of Tea Party supporters joined the demonstrations, voicing their support for the Governor's fiscal plan. Sunday, it seems weather may be the biggest issue for demonstrators.More >>
Madison Police: No arrests at rallies
Madison Police: No arrests at rallies
Madison police say Saturday's competing rallies went without incident.More >>
Groups explore recalling missing Wis. Dems
Groups explore recalling missing Wis. Dems
Groups are taking the first steps toward recalling two Democratic state senators who have fled the Capitol to avoid a vote on an anti-union bill.More >>
Protesters "don't mind" Tea Party showing up
Protesters "don't mind" Tea Party showing up
It was relatively quiet at the capital Friday night but it could be the calm before the storm. The Tea Party has organized a rally Saturday afternoon at the capitol.More >>
Wisconsin Assembly delays vote on union bill
Wisconsin Assembly delays vote on union bill
No Assembly Democrats were present in the chamber when Republicans started voting on minor amendments to the bill that would end most collective bargaining for public state workers.More >>
Conservatives fed up with the protesting
Conservatives fed up with the protesting
A local conservative radio program is getting flooded with emails in support of Gov. Walker and his controversial budget repair bill.More >>
Thousands turn out Friday to protest at Capitol
Thousands turn out Friday to protest at Capitol
Protestors from across the state and country continue to gather for rallies outside on the Capitol square. Each day the crowds get larger and their message louder.More >>
Tea party groups plan Wisconsin rally
Tea party groups plan Wisconsin rally
Conservative tea party groups are planning their own rallies Saturday in Madison.More >>
Protest school closings spread to Milwaukee
Protest school closings spread to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools is closing classes for Friday. More than 600 teachers had called in by the time the decision was announced.More >>
Gov. Walker's budget delayed
Gov. Walker's budget delayed
Governor Walker will still deliver a budget speech next Tuesday, but he'll release of the state's two year budget on March 1st.More >>
Rev. Jesse Jackson in Madison supporting protestors
Rev. Jesse Jackson in Madison supporting protestors
Thousands of protesters have again flocked to the Capitol to demonstrate against Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
Sen. Fitzgerald: Wis. "tip of the spear" for fiscal responsibility
Sen. Fitzgerald: Wis. "tip of the spear" for fiscal responsibility
Republican Senator Scott Fitzgerald says he's had no contact with the Democrats since they didn't show up to Thursday's Senate session. Fitzgerald asks Democratic leader Mark Miller "to call him."More >>
Budgets on the brink
Budgets on the brink
Governors and state legislatures across the country are grappling with resolving huge budget deficits.

But the most pitched battle is here in Madison, now on day five of protests at the Capitol by thousands of workers and their supporters.More >>
UPDATE: Lawmakers at Rockford hotel
UPDATE: Lawmakers at Rockford hotel
Photo courtesy of Carl Peronto
Senate Democrats skipped town to avoid voting on a bill removing union rights. They holed up at a hotel in Rockford, Illinois. There's no word if they plan to show up Friday.More >>
Protest numbers dwindle into the evening; handful sleep overnight
Protest numbers dwindle into the evening; handful sleep overnight
While a majority of the protestors have gone home, there are hundreds who are still there late Thursday night.More >>
25,000 protest at Capitol, 14 Senate Democrats flee state to avoid vote
25,000 protest at Capitol, 14 Senate Democrats flee state to avoid vote
Thursday 25,000 people showed up here at the Capitol but it was the 14 Senate Democrats that didn't show up, that threw everyone a curve ball.More >>
UPDATE: Gov. Walker calling Democrat legislators back
UPDATE: Gov. Walker calling Democrat legislators back
Governor Walker said he wants to talk to the Senate Democrats who did not show up at the capitol. He said he wants them to come back to work. Walker said he understands what they're fighting for, but they can't stand up for their constituents if they are out of state. A number of the senators gathered at a resort in Rockford, Illinois.More >>
Flyer being handed out to protestors
Flyer being handed out to protestors
Protestors at the Capitol are being handed the flyers explaining how Capitol Police will handle clearing the building.More >>
Day 3 of rallies at State Capitol
Day 3 of rallies at State Capitol
Madison police estimate the crowd outside of the Capitol is about 20,000 people. No arrests have been made by MPD outside the Capitol. Inside, crowd estimates are at about 5,000 people. There are reports of about a dozen arrests within the Capitol for disorderly conduct.More >>
UPDATE: Joint Finance Committee passes budget repair bill
UPDATE: Joint Finance Committee passes budget repair bill
Governor Walker's highly-controversial budget repair bill is on its way to the Senate. The Joint Finance Committee approved the bill 12-4 along party lines.More >>
Day 2 of rally at Capitol against budget repair bill
Day 2 of rally at Capitol against budget repair bill
At news conference today, Gov. Walker said he has the votes to pass a bill removing collecting bargaining rights for public employees. Walker says he is open to making changes to the measure, but that he will not "fundamentally undermine the principles" he is proposing.More >>
President Obama monitoring tensions in Madison
President Obama monitoring tensions in Madison
President Barack Obama says he's monitoring the tensions in Madison where thousands are protesting at the Capitol. Protesters are criticizing efforts to eliminate collective bargaining rights for state employees.More >>
Unions call for two more days of protests
Unions call for two more days of protests
Wednesday night the head of the Wisconsin Education Association Council called for a walkout and two days of protesting.More >>
UW System sends letter to staff regarding Walker's budget repair bill
UW System sends letter to staff regarding Walker's budget repair bill
"Governor Walker announced that furloughs will not be included in the upcoming 2011-13 biennial budget. That is welcome news, to be sure. However, increased payments for health insurance and retirement will likely have an even larger effect on most of our UW employees."More >>
Chancellor Martin asks JFC to take more time on budget repair bill
Chancellor Martin asks JFC to take more time on budget repair bill
As teachers and state workers descended on the Capitol for another day of protesting, UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin asked the state Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance to take more time and delay executive action on the budget repair bill.More >>
Lawmakers ponder next move as capitol protest swells
Lawmakers ponder next move as capitol protest swells
Republican lawmakers huddled behind closed doors, as hundreds of demonstrators inside and outside the state capitol continued to clamor for Governor Walker to abandon a plan to make drastic changes to public employee labor unions as a way to balance the state budget.More >>
MMSD: Schools forced to close after teachers called in sick
MMSD: Schools forced to close after teachers called in sick
The Madison School District decided to close schools Wednesday after more than 40% of teachers called in sick.More >>
Republican support not assured for Walker's plan
Republican support not assured for Walker's plan
Republican support for Gov. Scott Walker's plan to remove collective bargaining right for public workers may be waning. Sen. Dan Kapanke of La Crosse told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he didn't know where Republicans stood on the proposal.More >>
Republicans shut down hearing on Walker's bill
Republicans shut down hearing on Walker's bill
After a 17-hour committee hearing, Republican co-chairs adjourned the Joint Committee on Finance early Wednesday with hundreds of speakers still waiting to testify.More >>
Update: Public hearing moves to unofficial hearing
Update: Public hearing moves to unofficial hearing
Hearings on Governor Walker's budget rescue bill are into their 16th consecutive hour.More >>
Wis. AFL-CIO launches campaign against Walker's union plan
Wis. AFL-CIO launches campaign against Walker's union plan
The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO has launched an advertising campaign against Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposed bill that will take away almost all collective bargaining rights for most public workers.More >>
UPDATE: MMSD school closed Wednesday; 40 percent of teachers called in sick
UPDATE: MMSD school closed Wednesday; 40 percent of teachers called in sick
MMSD says, as of late Tuesday evening, 40 percent of the 2,600 members of the teacher bargaining unit called in sick, and it is expected that this number will continue to increase through Wednesday morning.More >>
UPDATE: Seats still full inside Joint Finance Committee hearing
UPDATE: Seats still full inside Joint Finance Committee hearing
Seats are still full inside the joint finance committee hearing as speakers continue to come forward to voice the opinions.More >>
More than 400 teachers from throughout state gather at Capitol
More than 400 teachers from throughout state gather at Capitol
More than 400 teachers from throughout the state gathered at the Capitol Square tonight, rallying in vigil.

Teachers held a peaceful march, chanting and listening to speeches.More >>
Senate President: Enough votes to pass Walker's proposal
Senate President: Enough votes to pass Walker's proposal
Senate President Mike Ellis of Neenah told The Associated Press that there are the 17 votes needed in the 19-member Republican caucus to pass Walker's proposal.More >>
Labor organizers in full combat mode ahead of Tuesday's massive rally
Inside union headquarters, organizers in full combat mode
After three days of marches and protests around the state, union groups are preparing for the biggest counter-attack yet against Governor Walker's budget repair bill: a massive rally outside the capitol.More >>
Teachers, students protesting Walker's proposal
Stoughton students protesting Walker's proposal
Teachers and students statewide are protesting Governor Scott Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
UW chancellor reacts to budget repair bill
UW chancellor reacts to budget repair bill
UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin made a statement to the university community Monday, regarding Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
Protests statewide in response to Governor's budget repair bill
Protests statewide in response to Governor's budget repair bill
Rallies and protests are forming across the state in response to Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
Students protest Gov. Walker's budget repair bill
Students protest Gov. Walker's budget repair bill
On the other side of campus, UW students took to the streets in opposition of Governor Scott Walker's budget repair bill.More >>
Walker drops hammer on state workers
Walker drops hammer on state workers
Gov. Walker says the bill will require state employees to pay about 5.8% toward their pension and about 12% of their healthcare benefits. Walker says these changes will help the state save $30 million in the last three months of the current fiscal year.More >>
State Senator Julie Lassa reacts to Walker signing bill
State Senator Julie Lassa reacts to Walker signing bill
State Senator Julie Lassa (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in reaction to Governor Walker signing a bill abolishing the Department of Commerce and creating the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, a private/public corporation.More >>

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