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Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Walker looks to mend Wisconsin political divide by meeting with lawmakers over brats and beer

Friday, April 01, 2011  Wisconsin judge to take up issue of how union bargaining law made its way through state Senate

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Fight over whether Wisconsin union law has taken effect heads to court

Monday, March 14, 2011  Wisconsin unions rush to reach new deals before law taking away bargaining rights starts.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Wisconsin union defeat could help launch counterattack on GOP

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In eyes of some, better pensions and benefits make public servants into public enemies.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Wisconsin governor talks to Democrats about returning, promises to issue layoff notices.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin's budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks

Sunday, February 27, 2011  The Wisconsin budget as it stands now is balanced, and Gov. Walker is under no legal obligation to make changes.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Volunteers from Madison, schools help organize protester village in Wisconsin Capitol

Friday, February 25, 2011  Wisconsin Assembly passes bill taking away union rights, sends measure to Senate

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video, related links. Democrats filibuster for hours to halt vote on anti-union bill in Wisconsin Assembly.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Updated with video, new photo. Impasse over Wisconsin union rights proposal enters second week as Democrats remain on the run.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Thousands protest anti-union bill in Wis.; governor insists he has enough votes to pass it.