December 31, 2010
Walker’s openness depends on who’s asking
Cory Liebmann, editor of political blog Eye on Wisconsin
The Capital Times
Link to source
December 31, 2010
Only 12 losing jobs from train cancellation -
Wisconsin had said 80 jobs were in jeopardy
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 30, 2010
Walker names full cabinet -
Team includes lawmakers, former Thompson aides
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 30, 2010
Fear, distrust of new administration prompt uptick in state employee retirements
Mary Spicuzza & Ron Seely, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Walker names new Cabinet
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 29, 2010
Walker doesn’t have to be state’s grinch
Cap Times editorial
Link to source
December 29, 2010
Walker's team begins to take shape
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Walker promises job effort will be ethical
Proposed agency would abide by state laws, he says
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Doyle leaves with major victories -
Governor pushed through health care, education, environment measures
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 28, 2010
Capitol Report: New Walker proposal puts nearly 400 commerce jobs in question
Jessica Vanegeren, The Capital Times
Link to source
Walker proposes revamping Wis. Commerce Department
Scott Bauer, Madison.com
Link to source
December 28, 2010
Will the sun ever shine on state contracts?
Matt Hrodey, Milwaukee Magazine Newsbuzz
Link to source
December 27, 2010
State's budget picture improves -
$300 million more in revenue projected
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Editorial: Yes, a power grab -
The Legislature and the public should be wary of Governor-elect Scott Walker's proposal to approve all state rules. It's a bad idea.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 27, 2010
Busting unions brings stagnant wages for all
Mike Konopacki and Kathy Wilkes, The Capital Times
Link to source
Link to source
Wis. GOP governor-elect makes bold jobs promise
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 25, 2010
Walker, Barrett seek checks on unions -
Both face looming budget issues
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 23, 2010
Your Right to Know: How open will Scott Walker be?
Mark Pitsch, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 22, 2010
Plain Talk: Merry Christmas to all, even Grinch Walker
Dave Zweifel, Cap Times editor emeritus
Link to source
Link to cartoon
December 22, 2010
The horse race between government and manufacturing jobs
Matt Hrodey, Milwaukee Newsbuzz
Link to source
December 21, 2010
Walker proposes bolstering Wis. governor's power
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
Sen. Fred Risser: State employees deserve respect
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Public servants feel sting of budget rancor
Karen Tumulty & Ed O’Keefe, The Washington Post, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 21, 2010
Editorial: Pension stocking is filled with coal
Beloit Daily News
Link to source
December 21, 2010
Walker wants all state agency rules to get gubernatorial approval
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Appeals court says Walker overstepped authority with shorter work weeks
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 20, 2010
Workers are ready to fight
Mike Thomas, SEIU, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 20, 2010
Looks like Walker saved Madison from itself
Tom Carlsen, former secretary of Wisconsin DOT
The Capital Times
Link to source
December 19, 2010
Outgoing Gov. Doyle leaves mixed legacy
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 19, 2010
Walker wants to cut budget, but at whose cost?
Jack E. Lohman, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 18, 2010
The right-to-work debate -
Rights get lost in 'right to work'
Bob Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
The right-to-work debate -
A matter of creating more job growth
Robin Vos, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 18, 2010
The war on unions
Joel McNally, state columnist, The Capital Times
Link to source
Sen. Russ Decker courageous in vote against contracts
Nicholas J. Voegeli, lieutenant governor candidate, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 17, 2010
Walker faces gaping holes - in cabinet -
He says nominees are close at hand
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 17, 2010
On the Capitol: The legislative soap opera, with all its melodrama,
finally ends
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
State unions fume over betrayal, prepare for future negotiations
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 16, 2010
Editorial: Gridlock to the last -
In this case, gridlock is good - these state union contracts should not have been approved.
But the last-minute drama illustrates why voters are dissatisfied.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Democrats give up attempt to approve state labor contracts
Jason Stein & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 16, 2010
Dems end lame duck session after failure to pass union contracts
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Wis. unions gird for contract fight with new gov
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 15, 2010
Labor contracts stall in state Senate -
Democratic leader votes with Republicans
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
The ticking little bombs in contracts
Patrick McIlheran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Your Opinions: Public Employees
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 15, 2010
Wis. panel approves contracts, full vote to follow
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
Biz Beat: Misinformation abounds on state pension pay-in
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
Plain Talk: Walker aims to make state workers pay
Dave Zweifel, Cap Times editor emeritus
Link to source
Link to cartoon
December 15, 2010
Can They Really Do That? -
Walker and the Republicans declare war on workers
Lisa Kaiser, Milwaukee Shepherd Express
Link to source
December 15, 2010
An end to peace with public employee unions?
Marc Eisen, Newsbuzz, Milwaukee Magazine
Link to source
December 14, 2010
Private, public compensation argument to play out amid state's record deficit
Lee Bergquist & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Wisconsin Assembly plans special session on contracts; Senate might balk -
Possibility raised of deposing Decker to clear way for vote
Patrick Marley & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 14, 2010
Contracts for state employees remain in limbo
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Wis. Democrats race to get contracts approved
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 14, 2010
Editorial: Give Walker a shot at union concessions
Sheboygan Press
Link to source
December 13, 2010
Hands Cartoon: Public Sector panhandle
Phil Hands, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 12, 2010
Milwaukee County: Talk of pension shift gets heated -
County supervisor pushing 401(k)-style plan for unions
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Talgo seeks work in states given Wisconsin's rail share
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 11, 2010
Steps taken to give Doyle administration appointee a job -
Wisconsin State Patrol chief Collins to return to civil service
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Opinion: Current leadership should complete contracts
Marty Beil, WSEU
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 11, 2010
Hands Cartoon: Thin Ice
Phil Hands, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 10. 2010
Tough road ahead for state labor contracts -
Democrats consider special session to vote on pacts
Jason Stein and Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Talgo pulling out of Milwaukee in 2012 -
Train-maker cites end of high-speed rail project
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Editorial: Getting on track -
To fix a pending transportation funding crisis, state lawmakers will have to balance revenue and cuts.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 10, 2010
Unions need to help Walker solve budget mess
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
December 10, 2010
Editorial: Fight between Scott Walker, unions will be bitter
Appleton Post Crescent
Link to source
December 10, 2010
History is on Walker’s side in union battle
Janesville Gazette
Link to source
December 10, 2010
Wisconsin has Nation's Highest Ratio of Manufacturing Jobs to Government Jobs
Wisconsin Budget project
Link to source
December 9, 2010
State agencies request 6.2% increase in spending
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 9, 2010
Dem calls Walker idea of barring unions from bargaining with state 'startling'
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Wis. train supporters lament loss of federal funds
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 9, 2010
Feds will pull, redistribute state's high-speed rail money
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 9, 2010
Feds to take Wisconsin's high-speed rail money, give it to other states
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 8, 2010
Editorial: Walker and the unions -
Governor-elect Scott Walker is talking tough - even talking about essentially
abolishing public unions. One thing is sure: State workers should pay more for
their benefits.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Link to State Employment Labor Relations Act
Walker's message on unions
Patrick McIlheran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 8, 2010
Democratic leader calls Walker's union stance shocking
The Associated Press, LaCrosse Tribune
Link to source
December 8, 2010
Walker’s demands show need to fix transition
John Nichols, Capital Times
Link to source
December 7, 2010
Walker looks at showdown with state employee unions -
Governor-elect may try to gut bargaining power
Lee Bergquist & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Walker: Cutting state worker benefits would save $154 million
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 7, 2010
Politics blog: Walker argues for union cost-saving measures
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Walker renews calls for union concessions
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 7, 2010
Editorial: Let’s see what’s in the contracts
Beloit Daily News
Link to source
December 6, 2010
Walker seeks quasi-private jobs agency -
Indiana economic model cited as being more nimble
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 6, 2010
Walker: Replace Commerce Dept. with public-private partnership
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
State employee union prepares for war with new administration
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Walker hears pitch for reform of state gov't
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
December 5, 2010
Cuts in Wisconsin road project fund sought -
Dropping revenue from gas tax, other fees prompts call for $300 million trim
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 5, 2010
Chris Rickert: Sharing pain and pleasure with unions
Chris Rickert, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 3, 2010
Walker targets early strike at state worker benefits
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Link to McIver Institute
December 3, 2010
State employees could recoup some furlough time under proposed contracts
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 1, 2010
Pick the right topic -
Want to come back for a lame-duck session? The state might have a current budget
shortfall. How about dealing with that?
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 1, 2010
GOP lawmakers ask for details of proposed labor contracts
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 1, 2010
Blaska's Blog says Wisconsin's budget is already broke
David Blaska, Isthmus The Daily Page
Link to source
November 30, 2010
Doyle says state union contracts should proceed
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 30, 2010
State employees would pay more toward health insurance, pensions in proposed contracts
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 30, 2010
State sales tax idea too quickly rejected
Racine Journal Times Editorial Board
Link to source
November 29, 2010
Walker asks top lawmakers to delay vote on labor contracts
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 29, 2010
Walker letter urges lawmakers to stop work on union contracts
The Wheeler Report
Link to source
Dane County Assembly Dems To GOP: Don't Take Past Pay Out Of Workers’ Pockets
Wisconsin Legislature, The Wheeler Report
Link to source
November 29, 2010
Politics blog: Gov.-elect Walker urges lawmakers to stop work on union contracts
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 28, 2010
Contract wars may not be civil -
Workers, GOP-led Legislature brace for expected spring fight
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 28, 2010
Elected and appointed officials should share pain
of cuts in state spending
William P. Rowe, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 27, 2010
Legislators' plates are piled high -
Economy at top, but voter ID, gun issues also on menu
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 27, 2010
Campus Connection: UW to fight staff being absorbed into unions
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 25, 2010
Wisconsin GOP prepares to hit the ground running on job creation
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 23, 2010
Walker rejects raising state sales tax -
Member of governor-elect's transition team made proposal
Patrick Marley & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 22, 2010
Wisconsin’s budget troubles may worsen -
$100 million-plus shortfall possible for this fiscal year
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 22, 2010
Biz Beat: State pension hikes won't hit big shots
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 21, 2010
Poll shows misperceptions about state budget -
Residents support school aid, but don't know it's highest cost
Karen Herzog, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 20, 2010
Quick Question: Should Gov. Jim Doyle defer to Gov.-elect Scott Walker in contracting with state employees?
The Capital Times
Link to source
November 19, 2010
Report on Wisconsin’s budget deficit contains hidden costs -
$2.2 billion deficit balloons to $3.3 billion without assumed spending cuts
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Doyle administration signed more than $67 million in rail contracts
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Pain continues for pension fund -
Government contributions rise again
Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 19, 2010
Wis. budget shortfall now estimated at $2.2B
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
Link to Channel3000.com
November 19, 2010
For Walker, 2 other govs-elect, public employee compensation in spotlight
Dan Balz, The Washington Post
The Capital Times
Link to source
November 18, 2010
Public won't shoulder all costs if rail stalls -
Taxpayers may not be on hook for full $135 million
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 17, 2010
Wisconsin's high-speed rail cash could go to N.C., elsewhere
Larry Sandler & Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 17, 2010
Biz Beat: State, UW employees must pay into pension fund
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 16, 2010
Use rail funds for deficit? -
GOP congressmen propose bill allowing states to return money to pay debt
Larry Sandler & Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 15, 2010
Walker open to redirecting high-speed train money to other rail projects
Larry Sandler & Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 15, 2010
Hands on Wisconsin: Walker's Train Tantrum
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Link to cartoon
November 14, 2010
Daniel Bice: Road builders' donations swung heavily to Walker -
He received nine times the funds that Barrett did
Link to source
November 14, 2010
John Nichols: Walker creates jobs, but not in Wisconsin
John Nichols, Cap Times associate editor
Link to source
November 13, 2010
Walker should learn what state’s doing before issuing orders
Capital Times editorial
Link to source
November 12, 2010
Doyle pushing ahead on labor deals, defying Walker's request to halt -
Action comes as Walker seeks end to negotiations
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Walker in no hurry to push for redirection of high-speed rail money
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Train on hold until Walker inauguration -
Common Council letter voices support for going forward with route
Larry Sandler & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 12, 2010
Head Of Employees Union Tells Walker: We Are Not Afraid To Fight -
State Workers Won't Heed Gov. Elect's Request
Channel3000
Link to source
November 12, 2010
Vital Signs: Reaction to Walker demand that Doyle
freeze health reform early
Shawn Doherty, The Capital Times
Link to source
Plain Talk: Road builders get return on their Walker investment
Dave
Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
Even Republicans are telling Walker he’s wrong about rail money
Capital Times editorial
Link to source
November 11, 2010
Walker urges Doyle to halt work on key fronts -
Union contracts among issues
Jason Stein and Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 11, 2010
Campus Connection: Door open for UW staff to be placed in unions
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
Bruce Speight: Wisconsin needs greater spending transparency
Bruce
Speight, WISPIRG director, The Capital Times
Link to source
Wis. gov.-elect wants to lure retirees back home
Associated Press,
Madison.com
Link to source
November 10, 2010
Talgo might move plant to Illinois
if Walker kills train project
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Wisconsin, Ohio governor-elects share views on stopping trains
But Walker, Kasich could be
sending federal money to other states
Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 9, 2010
Walker urges feds to halt rail project, put money into roads instead
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 9, 2010
Walker responds to U.S. DOT secretary LaHood
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Wis. governor-elect pushes for roads, not rail
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 9, 2010
Taste of things to come: Do more with less, Gov.-elect Walker tells regents
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 8, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary to Walker: Money cannot go for other projects
The Daily Reporter
Link to source
November 8, 2010
Doyle: Canceling rail line will cost $100 million, cut 400 jobs
Larry Sandler & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 8, 2010
Doyle leaves train decision to Walker
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 6, 2010
Walker declares 'economic emergency', but not what he intends to do about it
Mary Spicuzza & Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 5, 2010
Scott Walker asks train maker Talgo to remain open here -
Company representative says governor-elect expressed indecision on high-speed
rail line
Jason Stein & Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Editorial: There are jobs at stake
Scott Walker and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood should sit down to iron out
differences on fast rail.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 5, 2010
Trainmaker Talgo says its future in Wis. uncertain
Associated Press, Madison.com
Link to source
November 4, 2010
State temporarily halts work on train project -
Barrett hints that legal action could ensue if halt becomes permanent
Larry Sandler and Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 4, 2010
Talgo: If train leaves state, so will company
The Daily Reporter
Link to source
November 3, 2010
Election 2010 | Governor
Walker wins governor's race on promise of jobs
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Election 2010 | Legislature
Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly -
It's first time one party wins both houses since 1938
Jason Stein & Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 3, 2010
Walker defeats Barrett to win governor's race
Mary Spicuzza & Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Johnson beats incumbent Feingold in U.S. Senate race
Clay Barbour & George Hesselberg, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Walker to start work on Wis. budget immediately
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
GOP sweep likely means more state furloughs, fewer on BadgerCare
Jessica Vanegeren, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 1, 2010
Rail deal quietly locked in -
Walker blasts election-eve commitment to high-speed train
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 29, 2010
Election 2010
Barrett, Walker stick to game plans in final debate
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 28, 2010
Election 2010: A fiscal exam for Feingold, Johnson -
Senate candidates have differences
Don Walker & Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 28, 2010
Editorial: Yes to toll lanes -
Charging drivers to drive in less congested freeway lanes can be one way to help ease pressure on the state's transportation fund and on transit systems.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 25, 2010
Election 2010: For governor hopefuls, it's the economy - and jobs -
Walker would apply a brown bag philosophy; Barrett would put Madison on a diet
Lee Bergquist & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 25, 2010
Tom Barrett: I won’t duck tough choices on state deficit
Tom Barrett, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 25, 2010
Scott Walker: It’s time to take state in new direction
Scott Walker, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 24, 2010
Cuomo Vows Offensive Against Labor Unions
Nicholas Confessore, The New York Times
Link to source
October 22, 2010
Walker backs creation of toll lanes -
Motorists could pay to ride in faster traffic
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 22, 2010
Plain Talk: Look to private sector? That’s what got us in this mess
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 21, 2010
Election 2010
Judging style, substance of Barrett, Walker
Larry Sandler & Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Nice and tough: Barrett seeks consensus but has ruffled some
Link to source
Aggressive budgeting: Walker has held taxes down but raised fees
Link to source
October 21, 2010
Editorial: Saying 'yes' to change -
With money tight, government at all levels should be open to new ideas for efficiency.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 20, 2010
Editorial: Send message on raids -
Voters in 53 counties have a chance Nov. 2 to send Madison legislators a strong message on transportation funding. They should do so.
Link to source
October 20, 2010
Protect transportation dollars
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
October 19, 2010
$1.36 billion in state road projects backed -
Walker, Barrett promise not to raid state transportation fund
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 19, 2010
Opinion: Outsourcing isn't funny; nation must bring jobs back
Richard Trumka & Phil Neuenfeldt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 18, 2010
Protect state transportation fund from further raids
Dan Vrakas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 18, 2010
Election 2010: As Doyle's polls plunge, state Democrats try to stand clear -
Democrats in tough contests are trying to distance themselves from the head of their party
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 18, 2010
Campus Connection: Privatizing higher education
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 18, 2010
Wisconsin Spending Transparency 2.0
WISPIRG
Link to source
October 17, 2010
Christian Schneider: Dems poised to dole big union favor
Christian Schneider, Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 16, 2010
Election 2010
Second governor's debate turns lively and aggressive
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 15, 2010
Wis. governor candidates spar over jobs, research
Associated Press
Link to source
October 15, 2010
Election 2010
Quiet race, few duties for secretary of state office
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 12, 2010
Guest column: Follow the law -
Agencies should follow contract law
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Link to source
October 10, 2010
Election 2010: Governor's race blazes new path to power -
Campaign appears to be first of its kind in U.S. history
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 4, 2010
Dismas Becker’s radical Christianity and transformational politics
Capital Times editorial
Link to source
October 2, 2010
Editorial: Differing philosophies on government's jobs role -
Two candidates. Two plans. And, between the gubernatorial candidates' plans, one
has far more detail. Both correctly offer a sense of urgency.
Link to source
September 30, 2010
Walker calls on county workers to make sacrifices
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 29, 2010
Budget gap filled by wage concessions -
County executive concentrates budget savings on employees
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 24, 2010
Election 2010
First debate: Barrett on offensive, while Walker touts tax record
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 21, 2010
State paid attorney $61,000 for commute -
Records cover 7 1/2 years of Chicago round trips
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 21, 2010
State reimbursed worker at least $67K for commute
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
September 21, 2010
Biz Beat: Public pensions not guaranteed, Minnesota argues
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
September 21, 2010
More bucks for Bucky? UW mulls multimillion-dollar study to save money
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
September 21, 2010
Editorial: Doyle shows special-interest groups' power
Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
September 16, 2010
Doyle war chest will aid Barrett
Jessica Vangeren, The Capital Times
Link to source
September 15, 2010
Editorial: Simply unsustainable -
There is no cause to vilify public employees, but the amount taxpayers pay in public benefits does require considerable scrutiny.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 14, 2010
It's Walker vs. Barrett in governor's race -
Either way, Wisconsin's next governor will be from Milwaukee County
Patrick Marley and Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 14, 2010
Rendell ends tracking of opponents of natural gas drilling
Donald Gilliland, The Patriot-News
Link to source
September 13, 2010
Bank reimburses state for train station property taxes -
If state had terminated deal, Milwaukee Intermodal Partners would have had harder time repaying loan from Johnson Bank
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 13, 2010
Plain Talk: With stimulus funds, state’s no longer losing funding game
Dave Zweifel, Capital Times editor emeritus
Link to source
September 13, 2010
WisDOT recovers unpaid property taxes from Milwaukee train station
Joe Lanane, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
September 12, 2010
Next Wisconsin governor faces big deficit -
Candidates promise tax cuts amid $2.7 billion shortfall
Jason Stein & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 12, 2010
Public workers' generous benefits come at a price -
State law makes it difficult to make any changes in health benefits without
approval of the unions
Guy Boulton &d Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 10, 2010
Editorial: Tired of suspicion? -
Fix a campaign finance system that has candidates relying for contributions from
special interests.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 9, 2010
The Wealthy Public-Sector Worker: A Myth Debunked
Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.
truthout
Link to source
September 9, 2010
Wisconsin State and Local Government Employment Levels
Wisconsin Budget Project
Link to source
September 9, 2010
Biz Beat: Wisconsin has fewer government employees than national average
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
September 8, 2010
I-43 ramp in Milwaukee to be closed for three months
The Daily Reporter
Link to source
September 7, 2010
Interchange fix to take 4 to 5 months
Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 6, 2010
Shame those who hide state contracts
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
September 6, 2010
State pushed for Foley before bids -
Insurance agency sought to hire law firm for pricey Ambac case
Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 6, 2010
E.J. Dionne Jr.: On missing ‘big labor'
The Capital Times
Link to source
September 5, 2010
Henry Sanders Jr.: State should switch to best value contracting
The Capital Times
Link to source
September 4, 2010
Our transportation future? Can't get there from here
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 2, 2010
Cracks force closing of ramp on new Marquette Interchange -
Contractor accepts responsibility
Tom Held & Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 31, 2010
Wisconsin sets rule for online posting of state contracts -
Gannett report showed state website neglected pacts for large amounts
Ben Jones, Green Bay Press-Gazette
Link to source
August 23, 2010
State speeds train spending -
$300 million in contracts projected this year, far above $50 million announced earlier
Jason Stein & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 22, 2010
Get ahead of gridlock in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
August 21, 2010
Editorial: Doyle isn't running, but he is being run against -
It's part of a bet that this is an anti-incumbent year. So what do you do if the incumbent isn't running? You run against him anyway.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 19, 2010
AP News Break: Wis. prison head lives in Illinois
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Link to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 13, 2010
Editorial: Public, private gap is growing
Beloit Daily News
Link to source
August 11, 2010
Editorial: A comedy of errors -
But no one should be laughing. The case of unpaid property taxes for the
downtown Amtrak-Greyhound depot just fuels anti-government sentiment.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 11, 2010
Walker: I'll exempt public safety from furloughs
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 11, 2010
State Lawyer Paid $26,300 For Commute From Chicago -
Gaming Division Claims Expense Is Necessary
Channel3000.com
Link to source
August 10, 2010
His commute tab: $26,273 -
State pays Chicago-based lawyer for Department of Administration for trips
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 9, 2010
State steps in to pay depot's overdue taxes -
Payment of more than $300,000 wards off foreclosure for Amtrak-Greyhound station
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 9, 2010
Walker proposes creating group to find waste
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 8, 2010
Your Right to Know: E-mail ruling a blow to openness
Bill Lueders, president, Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
The Capital Times
Link to source
August 7, 2010
Financial disclosures by candidates for state offices
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 6, 2010
Your Money: Battle Looms Over Huge Costs of Public Pensions
Ron Lieber, The New York Times
Link to source
August 5, 2010
Editorial: Conveniently missing? -
State officials should have done a better job of answering an open records
request involving a Spanish train maker.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 5, 2010
Road builders upset with positions on tolls
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 4, 2010
State releases previously lost train deal letters
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 2, 2010
Editorial: Don’t hide government e-mails
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 31, 2010
Report calls for overhaul of state Department of Commerce -
Report outlines lag in change, unfocused economy
John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Investment, Innovation, Income graphic
July 30, 2010
No. 2 official at Wisconsin DNR steps down
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 29, 2010
Impact of Obama’s stimulus package hidden in plain sight -
Stimulus!
The Capital City Hues
Link to source
July 29, 2010
LaHood, Doyle say there's no derailing high-speed rail line -
Republican gubernatorial candidates threaten to shut down construction, but U.S. Transportation Secretary says the project will survive changes in political leadership
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 29, 2010
Transportation secretary: 'There's no stopping' high-speed rail
Matthew DeFour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 28, 2010
Attorney general offers guidance on e-mails
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 28, 2010
Editorial: Transfer seems illogical, but some change is necessary
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Link to source
July 28, 2010
Editorial: Put road money into a lockbox
Sheboygan Press
Link to source
July 25, 2010
Catching Up: Doyle's top aides did not get raises
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 23, 2010
Plain Talk: Union bashing promotes race to the bottom
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
July 21, 2010
Editorial: Done on public time
That makes it a public record. Or so we thought.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 21, 2010
Board: Relocate troubled 'Contract Sunshine' plan
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 20, 2010
Court strikes down raid on malpractice fund
Jason Stein & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 20. 2010
State loses lawsuit; must pay back $200M to medical malpractice fund
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 19, 2010
Court to rule on fund move -
Medical malpractice cash used for budget
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 19, 2010
Let’s have real debate about transportation fund
Bill Berry, state columnist, The Capital Times
Link to source
July 18, 2010
Doyle donor gets heftier no-bid job from state
Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 16, 2010
Wisconsin court says teacher e-mails are private
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 16, 2010
Doyle approval rating hits new low
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 16, 2010
Editorial: Don't ban transportation fund transfers
Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
July 15, 2010
Wisconsin Joint Legislative Audit Committee approves audit of Contract Sunshine program
Ed Lowe - Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
July 15, 2010
Poll: Few paying attention to Wis. governor's race
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 14, 2010
State needs to shine light on its Contract Sunshine Law
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
July 13, 2010
Cushy job watch, think tank edition
xoff, Uppity Wisconsin
Link to source
July 12, 2010
Pension talk is just politics
Mark Klipstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 12, 2010
No-bid contract shows how ‘honest graft' works
Ed Garvey, The Capital Times
Link to source
July 11, 2010
Major Walker contributor got no-bid contract -
Graef-USA to check county buildings for safety
Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 11, 2010
Your Opinions: Public employees becoming scapegoats / Public employees should be
proud
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 9, 2010
Pension costs will play election role
Matt Pommer, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
July 9, 2010
State budget deficit swells to $2.5 billion -
Figure underscores massive challenge facing lawmakers and next governor
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 9, 2010
Memo: $2.5B budget shortfall looms in Wisconsin
Ryan J. Foley, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 9, 2010
Politics blog: State faces $2.5 billion budget hole
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 9, 2010
Tom Barrett: Put state government on a diet
The Capital Times
Link to source
July 9, 2010
Wisconsin Joint Legislative Audit Committee schedules hearing on request for
review of Contract Sunshine -
Post-Crescent found that state website is largely empty of legally required
government contract information
Ed Lowe, Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
July 8, 2010
Scott Walker promises not to fill 4,000 vacant state government jobs
Clay Barbour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 8, 2010
Walker pledges to cut 4,000 unfilled state jobs
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 8, 2010
Walker promises to cut 4,000 Wis. state positions
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 7, 2010
Editorial: Protect Wisconsin road money from raids
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 7, 2010
Van Hollen says Morgan hiring violated UW rules State attorney general -
However, won't pursue decision
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 2, 2010
In My Opinion:
Hey, kids, let me share a little advice: Get a government job
Mike Nichols, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 29, 2010
Probe of Doyle aide hiring by UW sought -
Nass says move may have violated system's policies
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 29, 2010
Community Conversation: Public employees a solid investment
Rick Badger, Sheboygan Press
Link to source
Link to source
June 28, 2010
Politics blog: Groups push for constitutional protection of state's transportation fund
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 24, 2010
Sen. Mary Lazich: State needs website to show where tax dollars go
The Capital Times
Link to source
June 23, 2010
Pensions in peril: Public worker retirement system sputters with market
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
June 22, 2010
Murphy's Law: Union Eats Its Young -
And: Is Walker Right About State Pensions?
Bruce Murphy, Milwaukee Magazine
Link to source
June 22, 2010
Editorial: Maintenance required -
Candidates for governor and the state Legislature need to address issues of highway maintenance in Wisconsin, and then do something about those issues next year.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 20, 2010
Governor's race: Candidates diverge on transportation priorities
Clay Barbour & Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 18, 2010
WisDOT adds structural checks for bridge plans -
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hiring consultants to check plans prepared by engineering companies.
Sean Ryan, The Daily reporter
Link to source
June 17, 2010
Gov candidate Walker says state employees should pay for pensions
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 17, 2010
Walker offers up plan to save $176 million annually -
Union chief scoffs at employee pension proposal
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 17, 2010
Employment data raises new doubts about state’s recovery -
State lost 7,900 private-sector jobs in May despite a surge in government hiring
John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 14, 2010
Biz Beat: The value of public works
Mike Ivey, The Captial Times
Link to source
June 11, 2010
Walker says he'll propose cuts for state employees to address deficit -
Union says members aren't overpaid compared with neighboring states
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 11, 2010
DOA secretary to step down, take post with UW System
Sharif Durhams & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 11, 2010
Dan Schooff is appointed head of Department of Administration
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 7, 2010
Barrett wants state government 'on a diet' -
In other developments, Republican strategist asks Neumann to give up
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Tom Barrett’s Plan for Putting Madison on a Diet
Barrett for Wisconsin
Link to source
June 9, 2010
State employee unions: Public Enemy #1
Laura Northrup, timesunion.com
Link to source
June 3, 2010
Fight over state transportation fund takes a new turn -
Groups back referendums urging leaders not to raid highway cash
Patrick Marley & Laurel Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 3, 2010
Vrakas seeks amendment sheltering transportation fund from budget raids
Laurel Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 1, 2010
Editorial: A cloud removed
Allegations that former U.S. Attorney Steven Biskupic prosecuted Georgia Thompson for political reasons were always dubious. Now, they are officially so.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 29, 2010
Departures mean a big freshman class for Legislature -
Some lawmakers see retirement as opportunity for change, new issues
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 28, 2010
Former U.S. attorney Steven Biskupic cleared in ethics inquiry
No evidence of wrongdoing found in Georgia Thompson prosecution
Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 22, 2010
Don't just build roads and bridges, fix them
Johanna Lathrop, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 21, 2010
Rule violation costs state $2.75 million
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 19, 2010
Editorial: Wisconsin can do more to curb overtime
Overtime might make the best financial sense in some circumstances, but asking even willing folks to regularly work such long hours poses other questions.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 19, 2010
Campus Connection: Making lemonade out of furloughs
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times
Link to source
May 18, 2010
Doyle signs bill protecting confidentiality of anonymous sources
Patrick Marley & Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 18, 2010
GOP proposes constitutional amendment to curb state spending
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 18, 2010
Storm clouds form around rainy day budget
Paul Snyder, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
May 17, 2010
Some state workers more than doubling pay with overtime
Ben Poston & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Searchable database
Link to source
UW System Salaries Search
Madison.com
Link to source
May 17, 2010
State will count delayed computer work as done on time
Officials won't change cost estimate
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 12, 2010
Ex-Wis. employee avoids prosecution in theft case
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
May 10, 2010
State Revenue Department announces office closings
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
May 8, 2010
Neumann, Walker primary attracting more interest
Lee Bergquist & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 2, 2010
Plain Talk: We pay lawmakers full-time wages for part-time job
Dave Zweifel, Capital Times
Link to source
May 1, 2010
Department of Transportation relying more private consultants
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 28, 2010
Column: Toughen Law On Contracts
Mark Klipstein, president, State Engineering Association of Wisconsin
Wausau Daily Herald
Link to source
April 28, 2010
Government jobs not so cushy
Chavon Sutton, staff reporter
CNNmoney.com
Link to source
April 28, 2010
Legislature’s failure on state contracting bill is costly
Mark Klipstein, President, State Engineering Association of Wisconsin
Capital Times
Link to source
April 27, 2010
Shame On Our WI State Legislature!
John Eyster, Janesville Gazette
Link to source
April 26, 2010
Truth in state contracting
Mark Klipstein, The Wheeler Report
Link to source
April 23, 2010
Doyle 'fairly confident' state budget is OK
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
April 22, 2010
Professional engineering licensing legislation passes Senate.
Rep. Louis Molepske Jr.
Link to source
April 19, 2010
Politics Blog: State contractor regulation bill passes budget committee
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
April 15, 2010
Privatization of courthouse security draws criticism
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 13, 2010
Wisconsin pension funding for teachers falls $10.9 billion short, report says
Amy Hetzner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 8, 2010
Official: UW System computer project still on time
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
April 6, 2010
Doyle approval rating hits record low in poll
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
April 6, 2010
Leinenkugel resigns as state commerce secretary
Paul Gores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 5, 2010
State income tax refunds soar to record high
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April, 2, 2010
Stop robbing Peter to pay Paul
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
April 1, 2010
Audit: State spent $1.5 billion in stimulus funds
Associated Press, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 31, 2010
Opinion: Improve state Web site, outsourcing practices
Bryan Kennedy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 30, 2010
Doyle says Zoo Interchange decisions made before he was elected
Tom Held & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 30, 2010
State's medical malpractice fund has negative balance
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 26, 2010
Wis. employee who bought Vegas trip fired, charged
Ryan J. Foley, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
March 26, 2010
Plain Talk: Were those who want to privatize Social Security asleep the past two years?
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
March 26, 2010
Want to Buy a Bridge Cheap? -
Wall Street rakes it in when cash-strapped governments are forced to sell off public assets
Donald Cohen, The Commons
Link to source
March 25, 2010
Community Columnist: The right to never get fired?
Dan Kenitz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 25, 2010
Bryan Kennedy: Sunshine website just first step in reforming state’s outsourcing
Bryan Kennedy, President AFT-Wisconsin
The Capital Times
Link to source
March 22, 2010
More money needed to post state contracts online, agency says
Ben Jones, Oshkosh Northwestern
Link to source
March 22, 2010
Plain Talk: Watching Walker court state's road builders
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
March 20, 2010
Editorial: Preserving public's right to be informed
Government tendency toward secrecy must be fought constantly.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 18, 2010
What's News: How far will the debate about public employee pay go?
Chris Murphy, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
March 17, 2010
Put all big state contracts online
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
March 16, 2010
Editorial: Don't let state keep contracts in the dark
Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
March 16, 2010
Biz Beat: Wisconsin government runs lean
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
March 15, 2010
State contract data not readily available online
Many agencies don't provide information online, despite law
Ben Jones, Green Bay Press Gazette
Link to source
March 13, 2010
Editorial: Sunshine Week - Your right to know
There are too many efforts in the state Legislature to limit access to public
records. This must stop.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 6, 2010
Guest column: Public sector pensions need reality check
George Lightbourn, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
March 5, 2010
Biz Beat: Call for state workers to contribute to their pensions draws fire
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
March 3, 2010
Wisconsin Retirement System Official Responds to Recent Report About Public and
Private Pensions in Wisconsin
ETF - Department of Employee Trust Funds
Link to source
March 3, 2010
Doyle signs bill to require contract work in US
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
March 2, 2010
Cockeyed Pension Study
And: Why Journal Sentinel Fell For It.
Bruce Murphy, Milwaukee Magazine
Link to source
March 2, 2010
Walker winning in privatization battle
He invokes emergency authority to lay off county workers
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 27, 2010
Opinion: Public Pensions
Public employees are scapegoats
Gregory J. Giessen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 26, 2010
Highway Trust Fund to Shut Down Monday -
U.S. DOT to Furlough Workers Tuesday
AASHTO Journal
Link to source
February 26, 2010
Editorial: Doyle’s choice makes him personally responsible for DNR’s future
The Capital Times
Link to source
February 26, 2010
Audit: state authority circumvents salary cap for director
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 25, 2010
Biz Beat: State union chief defends pension system
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
February 24, 2010
Contractors outnumber full-time workers at DHS; lawmakers 'astounded'
Jeanne Meserve, CNN
Link to source
February 24, 2010
Union blasts pension study -
Low-wage workers rely on system, official says
Kathleen Gallagher, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 24, 2010
Government workers get pension edge, study finds
Kathleen Gallagher, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Link to WPRI report
February 23, 2010
Top DNR job remains in governor’s control
State Assembly comes up short in attempt to override Doyle’s veto
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 23, 2010
Politics Blog: Assembly fails to override Doyle's veto of DNR secretary bill
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 22, 2010
Guv should retain power to appoint DNR chief
Editorial: Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 22, 2010
Override Doyle’s DNR veto
Editorial: The Capital Times
Link to source
February 19, 2010
DOT: Free Meal At Public Meeting A Mistake -
DOT Presents Plans For Verona Road Project
Channel3000
Link to source
February 18, 2010
The Trillion Dollar Gap: Underfunded State Retirement Systems and the Road to
Reform
Pew's Center On The States
Link to source
February 18, 2010
Biz Beat: State pension fund solvent, report says
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
February 18, 2010
Wisconsin gets positive marks for pension funds
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 17, 2010
DOT To Hold Fish Fry At Public Meeting On Verona Road Project -
DOT To Give Overview Of Expansion Project
Channel3000.com
Link to source
February 15, 2010
Politics Blog: Assembly to attempt veto override of DNR secretary bill
Mary Spicuzza, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 14, 2010
Harold Meyerson: Labor unions are losing out
National columnist, The Capital Times
Link to source
February 10, 2010
Letter: Limit union power in civil service
Rick Cruz, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 8, 2010
Dangerous Debt
Wisconsin State Journal editorial
Link to source
February 4, 2010
Toll roads inevitable, says former transportation secretary
Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 2, 2010
Obama projects record budget deficit -
President's budget continues push for job creation
Diana Marrero, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 27, 2010
State of the State Address: Doyle puts priority on jobs, transit
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 27, 2010
State of the State Speech
The Wheeler Report
Press Release
Text of Speech
January 27, 2010
$219 million state budget shortfall seen
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 27, 2010
Politics Blog: State budget tightens by $220 million
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 27, 2010
Biz Beat: State finances take another hit
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source
January 26, 2010
Doyle to tackle jobs, MPS governance and RTA in last year
Patrick Marley & Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 26, 2010
Doyle reveals much with what he didn't say
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 25, 2010
Doyle to give State of the State address amid slow economy
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 25, 2010
Confronting our state’s challenges
Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 21, 2010
Wis. Senate passes bill to keep contracts in US
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 18, 2010
State worker buyout has advantages
Matt Pommer, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
January 14, 2010
Consultant spending challenges lawmakers
Paul Snyder, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
January 13, 2010
Debate continues over WisDOT consultant use
Paul Snyder, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
January 13, 2010
Joint Committee on Audit to tackle WisDOT’s use of private consultants
Joe Yovino, The Daily Reporter
Link to source
January 12, 2010
Walker calls for more privatization in 'State of the County' speech
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 9, 2010
Governors facing troubles as economy hits home
Mike Glover & Beth Fouhy, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 7, 2010
Another annuity cut projected for Wis. retirees
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 5, 2010
Editorial: Stop the state shell game
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 3, 2010
Wis. Legislature to focus on economy again in 2010
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 3, 2010
Deficit in Wisconsin up 8.4% from year before
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
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