Topic: Wisconsin

Ohio's union bill is tougher than Wisconsin's, so where is the outrage?

Ohio is set to pass a bill that is tougher on unions than the one being considered in Wisconsin. But in Ohio, the only real theatrics took place behind the closed doors of the Senate.
03/03/2011 08:29 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 03/03

The Vote Why is Jeb Bush sharing the stage with President Obama?

Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, will appear with President Obama at an education event in Florida on Friday. What's in it for him?
03/02/2011 02:36 pm

Stir It Up! Garlic and green onion mashed potato grilled cheese

Why serve french fries on the side of a grilled cheese sandwich when you can enjoy mashed potatoes inside one?
03/02/2011 10:42 am

If Gov. Scott Walker prevails, will Wisconsin look more like the South?

The South's small-government, pro-business, boot-strap ideals are drawing jobs to states in the region. That economic model may hold appeal for Wisconsin's Scott Walker and other Northern GOP governors. But it also has a dark side.
03/01/2011 03:51 pm

The Vote What's Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker going to say in his budget speech?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker aims to close a two-year $3.6 billion budget shortfall. Walker has drawn national attention for taking on labor unions, so his budget will be closely watched.
03/01/2011 01:29 pm

NFL lockout: big blow to small firms

NFL lockout could mean millions of dollars of lost sales. Restaurants, team apparel stores could see the biggest impact of an NFL lockout.
03/01/2011 09:16 am

How earnings for unionized public employees compare with private sector

In the fight for balanced budgets vs. benefits for public employees, what's fair and what's politics?
02/28/2011 03:02 pm

The Vote How long can Wisconsin protesters occupy the State Capitol?

Police on Sunday decided not to enforce a 4 p.m. deadline for clearing the building so it could be cleaned. Both the Wisconsin protesters and the state governor hardly appear to be backing down.
02/28/2011 01:24 pm

Tax VOX Is public employee compensation really causing Wisconsin's budget woes?

Either way, discussions about public employee compensation do need to be part of long-term budget fixes.
02/28/2011 11:05 am

The Vote Wisconsin GOP wins Round 1 over unions, but final victory still eludes

The Wisconsin GOP-led Assembly approved a bill Friday to sharply curtail the power of public employee unions. But the battle for public opinion, in Wisconsin and the nation, goes on, with the state Senate yet to vote.
02/25/2011 12:07 pm

Growthology Are collective bargaining rights really that great?

Worker rights are important. But perhaps workers should demand individual rights, not collective ones.
02/25/2011 08:56 am

Wisconsin Assembly set to vote on budget bill that weakens unions

With Wisconsin's senators still in hiding, the rest of the state's lawmakers continue to wrangle over a budget bill that would mean big changes for most public employees. Who'll blink first?
02/24/2011 07:42 pm

Does Facebook boost civic engagement among American youths, too?

Participation in online communities increases civic engagement – but just socializing on Facebook doesn't, according to a new study of young Americans and the Internet.
02/24/2011 06:07 pm

In Pictures Wisconsin protest signs

Robert Reich Democrats need to fight Republican shakedown

Republicans say that an overreaching government is to blame for the bad economy. Democrats need to step up and counter that message.
02/24/2011 05:05 pm

In Wisconsin's long shadow, unions and tea partyers face off across US

Police have separated union activists and tea party supporters in Atlanta, Denver, Des Moines, and Columbus, as tensions rise over a Wisconsin push to curtail collective bargaining.
02/24/2011 04:37 pm

David R. Francis Social Security: a target without a cause

Conservative Republicans want to cut Social Security, even though it's not a major contributor to US debt. A better solution to future Social Security shortfalls is a thriving economy.
02/24/2011 02:09 pm

2012 battleground states look a lot like the ones of '08, only redder

Obama's state-by-state Gallup job approval ratings are one way to gauge competitive hot spots in 2012 election. Of five likely battleground states, four now have GOP governors. Their performance could be crucial.
02/23/2011 04:03 pm

Robert Reich Showdown in Wisconsin, shutdown in Washington

In Wisconsin, the governor won't budge on his bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights, and in Washington, House Republicans won't budge on the $61 billion in cuts they proposed.
02/23/2011 12:05 pm

Global News Blog Cheddar revolution? Glenn Beck vs. Jon Stewart on Middle East-Wisconsin comparisons

Commentator Glenn Beck and others have repeatedly drawn parallels between Egypt and the Wisconsin protests. 'Ah, they're not the same in any way, shape, or form,' says Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
02/23/2011 08:32 am

The Daily Reckoning Behind Libya: rising food prices and US debt

Behind the popular discontent in the Arab world is food. And behind soaring food prices is Ben Bernanke.
02/22/2011 09:20 pm

Dems, GOP in Congress begin dance to avert government shutdown

Each side offers to fund government for 30 days past March 4, the current deadline to prevent a government shutdown. But GOP wants even that stopgap measure to include spending cuts.
02/22/2011 06:15 pm

Why neither side is blinking in Wisconsin's union-GOP budget showdown

Unionized civil service workers and Gov. Scott Walker remain miles apart over collective bargaining as Wisconsin budget showdown continues. What will it take to break the deadlock?
02/22/2011 04:44 pm

In Pictures Showdown in Wisconsin