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Capitol protests boost State Street commerce

February 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The protests at the State Capitol this past week have brought thousands of people to downtown Madison. Rich Kremer reports for some nearby businesses, it has meant record sales and, at times, a struggle to keep up.

Huge protests remain peaceful Saturday

February 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Union supporters marshaled their largest forces yet in another state capitol protest against Governor Scott Walker's plan to strip public employees of their bargaining rights. Shawn Johnson reports.

Poor weather dampens protests Sunday, numbers expected to pick up Monday

February 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Crowds of protestors were smaller at the state capitol Sunday as a mixture of snow and rain fell over Madison. But many were gearing up for a larger demonstration tomorrow. Shawn Johnson has this report.

Assembly Republicans attempt to move forward leaving colleagues behind

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Republicans in the Wisconsin State Assembly nearly passed Governor Scott Walker's plan to take away public employee bargaining rights yesterday. As Shawn Johnson reports they were ready to take the historic step on a voice vote, before their Democratic colleagues had even taken their seats.

Saturday hosts small counter-protests

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

By far the biggest crowd yet is protesting Republican Governor Scott Walker's plan to end most public employee union bargaining rights. Today they were joined by a smaller crowd of Tea Party protestors who support the Governor's plan. Shawn Johnson reports.

Saturday expects largest protest turnout yet

February 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Yesterday's protests at the Wisconsin state capitol building were the largest yet, and they could get even bigger today. Shawn Johnson reports.

AFL-CIO President Trumka speaks to Capitol protesters

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The president of the national AFLCIO, Richard Trumka, says the massive union protest over public employee bargaining rights in Wisconsin is ground zero for union rights across the country. Gil Halsted reports.

Milwaukee mayor sides with city workers

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Mayor Tom Barrett says if police officers and firefighters continue to avoid collective bargaining cutbacks, cities around Wisconsin will be in tougher financial shape this year. Chuck Quirmbach has the story.

Some Wisconsin Democrats may resort to recall

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Central Wisconsin Democrats are threatening to force recall elections for any Republican officeholders who vote in favor of Governor Walker's budget repair bill. Glen Moberg reports.

Chancellor Martin weighs in on future of UW

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

UW Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin says if the Madison campus wants to remain a world class research university it needs more autonomy from the state in managing its own budget. Gil Halsted has more.

Senator Jauch ready to wait it out for negotiations

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The exodus of the 14 Democrats yesterday left the state senate without a quorum, stalling Governor Walker's budget repair bill. But the Democrats expect to return to Wisconsin from the Land of Lincoln within a few days, probably before business resumes next week. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

Senate issues call to bring back absent Democrats

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The next steps for a proposal to reduce public employee bargaining rights in Wisconsin remain unclear with Democratic State Senators still missing. Shawn Johnson reports.

Spring flood chances seen above average

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

As the snow melts, the National Weather Service is still calling for an above average chance for flooding this spring. Maureen McCollum reports.

Madison officials gather to pass resolution against Walker’s plan

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Madison officials against proposed restrictions on collective bargaining by the state have approved city union contracts lasting until 2012. Last night's action was described as a bold move against a Republican governor, and one that could hurt Madison both politically and economically. Shamane Mills reports.

Ellis pleads no contest to Milwaukee murders

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

A Wisconsin man has been found guilty of killing seven women over the course of twenty-one years. Chuck Quirmbach reports that Walter Ellis pleaded no contest in a Milwaukee courtroom today.

School boards fear further cuts to funding

February 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Educators are concerned about Governor Walker's plans for state funding to schools. One organization says nearly 1-billion dollars may be cut in the next biennial budget. Brian Bull reports:

Senate to debate budget repair today

February 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Key members of the legislature's budget committee voted "yes" last night on a plan that would strip government union workers of their bargaining rights. Shawn Johnson reports.

UW La Crosse workers consider unionizing despite attempts to cut collective bargaining

February 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Workers at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will vote next week whether to unionize, regardless what the legislature does with the Governor's budget proposal, that would cut back collective bargaining. Maureen McCollum reports.

Walker answers to accusations of creating “right to work

February 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker's comments to reporters in Wausau yesterday have prompted a response by local labor leaders... who are accusing Walker of targeting private sector as well as public employee unions. Glen Moberg reports.

Congressman Duffy considers plans for unused stimulus money

February 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Today was the second anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, dubbed the stimulus package. One Wisconsin member of Congress is sponsoring a bill to have all uncommitted money returned to the federal treasury. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

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Capitol protests boost State Street commerce

Huge protests remain peaceful Saturday

Poor weather dampens protests Sunday, numbers expected to pick up Monday

Assembly Republicans attempt to move forward leaving colleagues behind

Saturday hosts small counter-protests

Saturday expects largest protest turnout yet

AFL-CIO President Trumka speaks to Capitol protesters

Milwaukee mayor sides with city workers

Some Wisconsin Democrats may resort to recall

Chancellor Martin weighs in on future of UW

Senator Jauch ready to wait it out for negotiations

Senate issues call to bring back absent Democrats

Spring flood chances seen above average

Madison officials gather to pass resolution against Walker’s plan

Ellis pleads no contest to Milwaukee murders

School boards fear further cuts to funding

Senate to debate budget repair today

UW La Crosse workers consider unionizing despite attempts to cut collective bargaining

Walker answers to accusations of creating “right to work

Congressman Duffy considers plans for unused stimulus money

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