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Jul 19, 2013

After nearly $1 million, Walker ends outside legal pact

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is wrapping up his contract with a politically connected law firm to help fight legal challenges over changes to collective bargaining for public employees, with payments from state coffers nearing the $1 million mark.

Jul 9, 2013

Judge blocks portion of Capitol access policy (UPDATE)

Groups of up to 20 people can gather in the state Capitol without a permit, a federal judge ruled, striking down portions of the current policy requiring permits for all activities as an unconstitutional infringement on free speech rights.

Jun 14, 2013

State Supreme Court takes lawsuit over collective bargaining law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit brought by two unions challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers.

Jun 7, 2013

Assembly approves court injunction bill

Wisconsin attorneys would be able to nullify court rulings that block state laws under a Republican-backed bill approved Thursday by the state Assembly.

Jun 6, 2013

Assembly to vote on injunction proposal

The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to pass a Republican bill that would allow attorneys to stay court injunctions blocking state laws.

May 9, 2013

Budget committee approves labor relations cut

The state Legislature’s budget committee approved Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to reduce the workforce of a commission that deals with labor relations.

May 3, 2013

Walker’s budget calls for 13 fewer attorney positions

Gov. Scott Walker might be going too far, according to a nonpartisan fiscal report, if he cuts 65 percent of the staff jobs at a state commission that mediates labor disputes.

May 2, 2013

Teacher sues college over union negotiations (UPDATE)

A part-time instructor sued the Milwaukee Area Technical College on Thursday, saying its board illegally negotiated a new contract with an employee union.

Apr 29, 2013

Bill to add penalties for harassing lawmakers

A Wisconsin lawmaker is pushing for tougher laws to deter people who would intimidate or harm members of the Legislature and their families.

Apr 25, 2013

State Supreme Court urged to take collective bargaining lawsuit (UPDATE)

A state appeals court on Thursday urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take a case brought by two unions challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers.

Apr 23, 2013

Unions seek injunction to block law implementation

Unions challenging Gov. Scott Walker's law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers have asked a court to stop the state from implementing portions of the law found to be unconstitutional.

Apr 19, 2013

Judge rejects stay in police union lawsuit (UPDATE)

A police union's lawsuit challenging Gov. Scott Walker's polarizing collective bargaining law will go forward, following a ruling Friday by a Madison judge who refused the state's request to delay proceedings until appeals in another case were settled.

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