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Rally marks anniversary of budget repair bill
Rally marks anniversary of budget repair bill
Wisconsin unions gather on Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the state Legislature passing the collective bargaining bill.More >>
Protesters hold "Bury the Bill" Rally
Protesters hold "Bury the Bill" Rally
Protesters gathered Saturday to take part in a "Bury the Bill" rally and march.More >>
Gov. Walker says Wis. headed in right direction
Gov. Walker says Wis. headed in right direction
Gov. Scott Walker says in his State of the State speech that Wisconsin is headed in the right direction, even though opponents have mounted a historic effort to toss him from office less than midway through his term.More >>
Judge sides with workers in collective bargaining suit
Judge sides with workers in collective bargaining suit
A Wisconsin judge has ruled in favor of two workers in a case involving the state's new collective bargaining law.More >>
Ozanne asks state Supreme Court to reopen collective bargaining challenge
Ozanne asks state Supreme Court to reopen collective bargaining challenge
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne has asked the state Supreme Court to reopen his lawsuit challenging the state's collective bargaining law.More >>
Ozanne may seek rehearing of collective bargaining case
Ozanne may seek rehearing of collective bargaining case
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne says he may ask the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to uphold the law that restricts collective bargaining rights for most public workers.More >>
Collective bargaining referendum to be on Dane Co. ballot
Collective bargaining referendum to be on Dane Co. ballot
Voters in Dane County can weigh in on collective bargaining rights in April this spring.More >>
Wednesday marks one year of protests
Wednesday marks one year of protests
As we look forward to potential recall elections of our Governor and four state senators, protesters are taking a look back, this "Week of Action."More >>
Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion
Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion
A number of protesters gathered in front of the Governor's Mansion Sunday to mark one year since a similar demonstration in 2011.More >>
Former Medical Board Chair: More sick note investigation needed
Former Medical Board Chair: More sick note investigation needed
A former chairman of the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board told 27 News more investigation into Madison teachers submitting fraudulent sick notes is needed.More >>

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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 >>

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1 of Racine's 2 trolleys to stay local
1 of Racine's 2 trolleys to stay local
One of Racine's two trolleys will stay in town, thanks to a local car dealer.More >>
One of Racine's two trolleys will stay in town, thanks to a local car dealer.More >>
Boy, 11, struck, killed by vehicle in Milwaukee
Boy, 11, struck, killed by vehicle in Milwaukee
An 11-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a truck on a Milwaukee street.More >>
An 11-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a truck on a Milwaukee street.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
The Wisconsin Democratic Party has filed a complaint against Republican Governor Scott Walker over his latest television ad. The Democratic Party alleges in the complaint sent to the Dane County district attorney and the...More >>
Fugitive fleeing US marshals shot in Milwaukee
Fugitive fleeing US marshals shot in Milwaukee
An armed fugitive has been shot and critically wounded while fleeing U.S. marshals on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
An armed fugitive has been shot and critically wounded while fleeing U.S. marshals on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
Democratic Party files complaint against Walker
Democratic Party files complaint against Walker
The Wisconsin Democratic Party has filed a complaint against Republican Gov. Scott Walker over his latest television ad.More >>
The Wisconsin Democratic Party has filed a complaint against Republican Gov. Scott Walker over his latest television ad.More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
Gov. Scott Walker is touting new positive jobs numbers he says more accurately reflect how the state's economy is turning around.More >>
Jobs, economy major issues in Wisconsin recall
Jobs, economy major issues in Wisconsin recall
Jobs and the economy are a hot topic in the recall race, with Gov. Scott Walker touting new data showing that Wisconsin added jobs in 2011 despite previous reports that jobs were lost.More >>
Jobs and the economy are a hot topic in the recall race, with Gov. Scott Walker touting new data showing that Wisconsin added jobs in 2011 despite previous reports that jobs were lost.More >>
Newson says recall had no effect on data release
Newson says recall had no effect on data release
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Walker releases more positive jobs numbers
Walker releases more positive jobs numbers
Gov. Scott Walker has released jobs numbers for the last three months of 2011 that are more positive than previously reported.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker has released jobs numbers for the last three months of 2011 that are more positive than previously reported.More >>
Appleton Papers merging with Dallas firm
Appleton Papers merging with Dallas firm
Appleton Papers executives say a merger with a Texas acquisition firm will strengthen the Wisconsin company's balance sheet and provide capital for growth.More >>
Appleton Papers executives say a merger with a Texas acquisition firm will strengthen the Wisconsin company's balance sheet and provide capital for growth.More >>

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No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate
No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate
Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall. It's confounding early forecasts...More >>
Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall, confounding early forecasts...More >>
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Democratic territory with high unemployment, went after Republican Mitt Romney's business background Wednesday and cast him as a corporate raider more interested in profits than...More >>
Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script
Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script
Mitt Romney is criticizing President Barack Obama's record on debt as he campaigns in Florida, a critical battleground state.More >>
Mitt Romney is trying harder than ever these days to stay on script - and keep his traveling national press corps at arm's length.More >>
World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry
World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry
Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the Afghanistan war.More >>
More than two dozen world leaders will join President Barack Obama in an extraordinary weekend of back-to-back summits to tackle Europe's mounting economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the decade-long war in...More >>
Former FBI agent drops out of House race in CT
Former FBI agent drops out of House race in CT
A former FBI agent who helped send elected officials to jail, including a governor, is dropping out of the Republican race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.More >>
A former FBI agent who helped send elected officials to jail, including a governor, is dropping out of the Republican race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.More >>
Bain Capital defends record in light of criticism
Bain Capital defends record in light of criticism
Facing new attacks from Democrats, the private equity firm Mitt Romney helped create is defending its record.More >>
Facing new attacks from Democrats, the private equity firm Mitt Romney helped create is defending its record.More >>
Ad attacks Obama health care, tax, debt promises
Ad attacks Obama health care, tax, debt promises
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TITLE: Obama's PromiseMore >>
A look at major issues at NATO summit in Chicago
A look at major issues at NATO summit in Chicago
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.More >>
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.More >>
SUMMARY BOX : G-8 leaders coming to Camp David
SUMMARY BOX : G-8 leaders coming to Camp David
By The Associated Press WHO: The Group of Eight is made up of the leaders of the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. The Kremlin won't be represented at the Camp...More >>
By The Associated Press WHO: The Group of Eight is made up of the leaders of the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. The Kremlin won't be represented at the Camp...More >>
Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data
Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data
Embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has released updated employment figures that show the state actually added a small number of jobs during his first year in office.More >>
Republican Gov. Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to recall him from office that Wisconsin's economy has suffered under his leadership.More >>