CREW: Governor Scott Walker: Regarding Dispatching of Wisconsin State Patrol: 4/15/11 - CREW Records (Part 10)

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Evenson, Tom - GOV
From: GOV Press

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 20112:51 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Walker Calls Democrat Legislators Back Into State
February 17, 2011

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
W'alker€alls'[)emocratl:egislatorsB-ack Into State'

Madison-Today Governor Walker released the following statement:
Out of respect for the institution of the Legislature and the democratic process, I am calling on
Senate Democrats to show up to work today, debate legislation and cast their vote. Their
actians by leaving the state and hiding from voting are disrespectful to the hundreds of
thousands of public employees who showed up to work today and the millions of taxpayers they
represent.
Governor Walker will-be holding a press conference at 4:45p.m. CST today in the Governor's
Conference room to discuss the day's events. It will only be open to credentialed members of
the media.
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Evenson, Tom - GOV
From: Evenson, Tom - GOV.

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:20 AM
To: GOV DL All Staff
Subject: Morning News Update 02.17.11
Officeof Governor ScottWalker - Morning News Update for February 17,2011
News Summary:
• National media coverageexplodes over Governor Walker's budget repair bill.

• TMJ4 scores a 1-on-1interview with President Obama regarding his reaction to union protests.
• JFC passes budget repair 12-4, Senate expected to take up amended version first.
• Fmr. Senator Feingold launches PAC, slams the Governor on his proposals.
• Editorial boards generally agree with Governor's proposals, .bnt say he's moving too fast.
• ICYMI: Sen. Grothman goes on MSNBC to discuss bndget repair..
Governor Walker - Television News Clips for Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wisconsin's Front Pages:

Appleton Post-Crescent
Bau Claire Leader-Telegram
Green Bay Press Gazette
La Crosse Tribune
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Oshkosh Northwestern
Racine Journal Times
Sheboygan Press
Stevens Point Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
Nation/World
Obama Sides With State Government Unions Against Cuts
FOXNews
Wisconsin has been wracked with protests and work stoppages as government employees fight a fiscal
austerity proposal from new Republican Gov.Scott Walker. Now, President Obama is weighing in against
Walker and sticking up for government workers.
Wisconsin Public Workers Protest Governor's Proposal

Wall Street Journal
For a second straight day, thousands of Wisconsin public employees converged on the state capitol in
Madison to protest Gov. Scott Walker's plan to close the state's projected $3.6 billion budget shortfall by
increasing the cost of their pensions and health benefits and taking awaytheir collectivebargaining rights.
Why the GOP Should Welcome a Budget Battle

by Karl Rove - Wall Street Journal
President Obama's 2012 budget is not a serious governing document. It's a political one, designed to boost
his re-election chances.
Angry Demonstrations in Wisconsin as Cuts Loom

New York Times
MADISON, Wis. - As four game wardens awkwardly stood guard, protesters, scores deep, crushed into a
corridor leading to the governor's officehere on Wednesday, their screams.echoing through the Capitol:
"Come out, come out, wherever you are!"
4/13/2011
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Milwaukee
President Obama Responds to Union Protests in Madison
Today's TMJ4
Charles Benson scores an exclusive one on one interview with President Obama,
Study: Wisconsin workers still pay less for benefits under hudgetrepair bill
BizJournalofMilwaukee
Even with the proposed changes to public employees' benefits, state ofWiscousin employees will still pay less
toward family health insurance plans than employees of most Midwest states, according to a study released
Wednesday by HCTrends, a forum sponsored by a local health care consulting firm.
Legislature could act Thursday on budget plan

Gov. Scott Walker's bill to strip almost all union rights for public workers advanced out of committee Wednesday
just before midnight, setting up a pivotal floor vote in the Senate that is expected for Thursday amid massive
demonstrations. . .
What 'shared' means

Editorial- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The mantra has been that public employees must share the burden of balancing the state's budget. We agree. But
this has no meaning if police and firefighters aren't included in the sacrifices Gov. Scott Walker is demanding of
other public employees.
Distracted Building Commission speeds through approvals

Daily Reporter - Milwaukee
On the third day of massive protests from union workers and their supporters Wednesday, the demonstrations
stole focus from legislative functions unrelated to Gov. Walker's proposed budget repair bill.
Madison
System leaders urge Walker to reconsider Madison separation
Daily Cardinal- University a/Wisconsin
Board of Regents President Charles Pruitt, Board of Regents Vice President MikeSpector and UW System
President Kevin Reilly wrote a letter to Walker Tuesday expressing their concerns over the potential restructuring
of the UW System.
Senate to take up amended budget repair bill first

WisPolitics BudgetBlog
"We have to continue to fight," Rep. Tamara Grigsby, D-Milwaulcee, said. "This is one battle in the war."
Committee passes Walker's budget bill: now moves to Senate

The Capitol Times
The committee passed Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill Wednesday night along party lines, 12-4, with one
multi-part amendment from Republicans. Republicans said the amendment, which set up a requirement for local
governments to have an employee grievance process, among other items, was a product of testimony taken over
more than 12 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as caucusing with non-committee Republicans.
Walker proposes to increase number of appointed employees in state government

Little-discussed provisions in Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill would greatly increase the
number ofemployees that Walker appointees could hire and fire, deepening his administration's influence within
state agencies.
Right direction, dangerous speed

Editorial- Wisconsin State Journal
Gov. Scott Walker is moving in the right direction to fix the state's chronic budget mess - but he's moving too far,
too fast.
4/13/2011
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Officials expect big local impact from budget repair legislation

Janesville Gazette
Governor's spokesman Cnllen Werwie said it's not true, as some have reported, that localemployees would have to
pay 12.6 percent of their health-care premiums. That's the figure for state employees, but local councils and
boards would set the employee health insurance contributions, Werwie said.
Top Republicans revise Walker's budget repair

Wisconsin Reporter
Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill will likely move one step closer to his desk as the political battle between the
governor and public employee unions escalates further with each day.
Fiscal Mountain Requires Bold Step from Governor Walker

Editorial- Janesville Gazette
Green Bay/Appleton
Republicans hold ground as hundreds protest Wisconsiu Gov. Scott Walker's budget in downtown
Green Bay
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Hundreds of protesters gathered Wednesday evening in front of the Brown County Courthouse to join the chorus
of thousands in Madison voicing their opposition to Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to strip public employees of
collectivebargaiuing rights.
Protests intensify to block Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's plan to strip Union rights
by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Appleton Post-Crescent
A bill eliminating most collective bargaining powers from nearly all Wisconsin public employees passed the
Legislature budget writing committee just before midnight Wednesday.
Walker going too far

Editorial- Appleton Post-Crescent
There's no question governments in Wisconsin should be aggressive about getting public employees to pay more
for their health insurance and contribute something to their pensions.
I Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union proposal drives teachers into retirement
Gov. Scott Walker's bid to strip collective bargaining powers from most of the state's 175,000 public employees
has pushed several Neenah teachers to retire ahead of schedule to lock in benefits, and many more Fox Cities
educators could follow. .
Educators up in arms over Budget Repair Bill

Fond du Lac Reporter
"Quite frankly, there are some needed changes that have to take place in collective bargaining laws, but what is
going on with the governor, at best, is ill-advised and over-reaching," Childs said.
Pl'otesters jam streets arowld State Capitol

by Todd Richmond - Associated Press - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
The massive rally - beneath Walker's officewindows - followed a Tuesday protest where hundreds of people
complained aboutthe bill at a 17-hour public hearing, Dozens slept in the Capitol overnight, and Wednesday's
protests drew an estimated 10,000 people. Rally goers demanded that the governor step down and union officials
pledged to keep up their fight indefinitely.
La Crosse/Ean Claire
Ranger Walker set wrong tone

Editorial- La Crosse Tribune
Soon the dust willsettle in the aftermath of protests over Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to change the collective.
bargaining process in Wisconsin.
Dems pull all-nighter; Kapanke undecided

La Crosse Tribune
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Kapanke aide Hannah Huffman'said laterthat the senator was undecided on his vote and was waiting to see what
modifications emerged from the finance committee.
UW-L union effort may end

La CrosseTribune
Faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are within days of deciding if they want to unionize.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Walker bill makes needed changes, has real flaws

Editorial- Wausau Daily Herald
The battle over Walker's budget repair bill has gotten very hot, very quickly. But in mauy respects, it is a battle
that has beeu brewing for a long time, as the divide between public- and private-sector benefits packages grew
larger and larger in the course of decades.
Community, public workers respond to Gov. Walker's" anti-union bill "

Republican lawmakers said they've improved Gov. Scott Walker's emergency budget bill even though they didn't
remove his elimination of collective bargaining rights for public employees.
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E:venson, Tom - GOV
From: Evenson, Tom - GOV

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:44 AM
, To: GOV DL All Staff
Subject: Morning News Update 02,18,11
Office of Governor ScotiWlilker -'Morning News Update forFebruary 18. 2011
• The Nation's eyes are on Wisconsin as Governor Walker stands firm, Dems flee, and stndents
protest.
• Teachers holding "sick outs" across the state. MPS closed. 22 other districts closed 01' delayed.
• Watch the Governor's Fox & Friends interview this morning.
.• Governor'Walker -'Headline on' Drudge Report
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Friday. February 18, 20il
Nation/World,
Athens in Mad Town
Editorial- Wall Street Journal
Mr. Walker's very modest proposal would take away the ability of most government employees to
collectively bargain for benefits. They conld still bargain for higher wages, bnt future wageincreases
would be capped-at the federal-ConsumerPrice Indexunlessotherwise specified by a voter referendum,
The bill would also reqnire union members to contribute 5.8% of salary toward their pensions and chip in
12.6% of the cost of theirhealth insurance premiums. '
Gov. Walker's Pretext

Editorial- The New York Times
In a year when governors across the country are competing to show who's toughest, 'no matter what the
consequences, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin stands out as the first to bring his State Capitol to a halt.
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New York Times '
The fury among thousands of workers, students and union supporters rose to a boil on Thursday, as state
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash collective bargaining rights for
public workers. Protesters blocked a door to the Senate chambers.' They sat down, body against body,
filling a corridor. They chanted "Freedom, democracy, unions!" in the stately gallery as the senators
convened. '
Union Fight Heats Up

Wall Street Journal'
Democratic lawmakers fled the state Thursday in an effort to torpedo a closely watched vote on what
would be 'the nation's first major overhaul of union laws in years, as governmentworkers flooded the
statehouse for a third day seeking to block passage of the bill.
Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by':'nion bill protesters

The nut-. Washington, D.C.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) says his party has been emboldened by massive protests against his
controversial budget plan. .
'Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics
'Insulting,' Asks for 'Respect'
ABCNews
That was the message the Wisconsin State Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller wanted to send to Gov.
Scott Walker after Miller and 13 fellow Democratic senators fled the state in order to avoid a budget vote
that would take away state employee's bargaining rights and increase health care costs and contributions
to pensions.
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Public Worker Protests Spread From 'wisconsin to Ohio (Update:1)

Bloomberg "
Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- In what union leaders say is becoming a national fight, protests against legislation to
restrict public employees'collective-bargaining rights spread from Wisconsin to Ohio.
Obama joins Wisconsin's budget battle, opposing Republican anti-union bill

Washington Post
President'Obamalhrtisthimse1faridhis political operation this week into Wisconsin'sbrolling budget battle,
, mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public-worker benefits while planning
similar action in other state capitals. '
Fleeing Wis. legislators nearly upstage Rockford event

Chicago Tribune
, For a brief time Thursday, a Rockford hotel and water park took on a circus-like atmosphere as a band of runaway
Wisconsiri legi~hitors'mtlletllibCiut'tlre'lobbya:rrd:parking-rot, a news chopperhoveredoverhead and a TVreporter
chased after a leprechaun.
Milwaukee
The Dems' tantrum

Democrats in the state Senate threw a temper tantrum Thursday - essentially they took'their ball and went home.
Illinois can't fetch Dems, lawyers say

Mz1waukee JournalSentinel
The Wisconsin legislators on the lam cannot be touched by out-of-state police, according to veteran Wisconsin
lawyers.
Hundreds stage union"rights rally at UWM campus

Milwaukee Journal Setitinel .
Several hundred students 'and others showed up at a noontime,rally Thursday on the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee campus to protest cuts in union bargaining rights contained in Gov.Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
,Faith.IeadersNoke,supportforunions: ',~, s.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ,
When MilwaukeeArchbishop Jerome Listecldlent his voiceto this week's legislative debate over collective
bargaining by public employees, he was drawing on more than 100 years of-Catholic social teaching, which has
endorsed the role of labor unions in creating a just economy and society.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed for Friday due to high number of absentee calls from'teachers
FOX6 - Milwaukee
The state's largest school district has joined those that have canceled classes due to teacher shortages caused by
union protests at the state Capitol.
Madison
Governor Scott Walker not backing down

, WiscoTlsinReporter
With'more,than a hundred union supporters protesting just outside his office, Gov. Scott Walker on
Thursday announced he wouldnot budge on eliminating most collectivebargaining rights from public employees.
Protesters come from near and far for' civics lesson in the flesh',
Wisconsin State Journal '
Ryan McGranahan and Tom Steger left their southwest Wisconsin homes early Thursday bound for the massive
protest in Madison against Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to limit collectivebargaining.
Senators' run to Illinois gets cheers from supporters, a blast from Walker
The Capitol Times
The gambit by 14 Democratic state senators to leave the state Thursday instead of being outvoted on a hugely
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.controversial budget bill has drawn national attention, cheers from supporters and a tongue-lashing from
Republican Gov. Scott Walker. '
Thursday's Senate walkout wasn't the first at the state Capitol.

Thursday was not the first time Wisconsin lawmakers have walked off the job to avoid a painful vote. But it was
one of the most dramatic.
Walker proposal could result in $7.1 million cut in federal aid to Madison Metro Tt'ansit
. Wisconsin State Journal .
Gov.Scott Walker's collectivebargaining proposal could force the city of Madison to restructure Metro Transit or
Ioso.sz.i million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42.4 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green Bay/Appleton
As public sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union plan, private sector split
in Fox Valley
Appleton Post-Crescent .
For some private sector workers, Gov. Scott Walker's forceful approach with public workers unions isn't at all out
of line.
Senate Democrats wrong to leave state

Editorial - Appleton Post-Crescent '.,
Today, we criticizethe 14 Senate Democrats for using the wrong means to a worthy end.
Wisconsin Democrats make a run for the border to protest Gov. Scott Walker budget bill
Green Bay Press-Gasette
State Democrats could not stand by and.watch the Senate take up a bill aimed at stripping collectivebargaining
rights from public employees,Assistant Senate Miuority Leader Dave Hausen of Green Bay said Thursday
evening.
Bill halted byDemocratretreat

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-century of collectivebargaiuing for public
workers, Wisconsin Democrats retaliated with the only weapon they had left: They fled.
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Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor·bill: Republicans plan to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout said she and other Senate Democrats left the state Thursday in a last-ditch effortto derail
Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill. Speaking from an "undisclosed location," Vinehout said, "This
was the only choice we had to slow things down."
Protests spread to campus: 1JW'·Lfaculty·to proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
UW-La Crosse employees said today theyare willingto sacrifice to help balance the state budget.but don't want to
lose their rights to negotiate as a group. "We don't want to take an unfair share of the bread," said Susan
Crutchfield, chairwoman of the English department. "Butwe won't take the crumbs from a table where we weren't
even given a seat."
County reacts to move against state workers

La Crosse Tribune
Two top LaCrosse County officialshad harshwordsThursday'on the governor's bid-toall but end collective
bargaining for state workers.
County workers rally against Walker plan

Chippewa Herald
Between 100 to 200 people, many of them Chippewa County employees,turned out for a rally Thursday afternoon
against Gov. Scott Walker's state budget repair plan.
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Protestors flood Capitol again. Democratic senators flee state

Hudson Star-Observer' ,
Wisconsin senators might not be able to vote today after all on Gov.Scott Walker's budget measure which limits
public union bargaining powers.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Lassa: 'We want to slow down' policy changes'
.Stevens Poitn Journal
State Sen. Julie Lassa, who along with her fellow Democrats was not iu attendance at the start of Thursday's
Senate session for Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, said she believes she is standing for the interests of
workers in Wisconsin.
Local Dems say they'll support recall for lawmakers voting yes on budget bill
Wausau Daily H e r a l d , ' .
MarathonCotrnty'Democrats will support recall-of'any'Iocal'state lawmaker who votes for Gov:Scott Walker's
controversial budget bill, according to a release from Jeff Johnson, the organization's chairman.
Stevens Point students. teachers protest Gov; Walker's budget bill

As many as 100 to 150 students protested Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill in front of Stevens Point Area Senior
High this morning chanting these phrases in unison and holding signs supporting their teachers and workers'
rights. '
Reaction to budget bill 'unique in Wisconsin history'

Stevens Pointifournal
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip public employees of their collectivebargaining rights, and the social and
political unrest it has created, is like nothiug longtime University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point political science
professor Ed Miller has ever seen.
As UWSP students march, faculty and staff members weigh options for response
Stevens Point Journal ,
Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point joined peers from UW institutions across the state in
protest Thursday, forgoing class and marching around the city to voice their opposition to Gov. Scott Walker's
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Educators speak out against Walker's budgethill

Marshfield News-Herald
Some Marshfield-area educators and students are rallying against Gov. Scott Walker's bill that would in part strip
inost public workers of almost all of their collectivebargaining rights.
President Barack Obama sides with Wisconsin protesters

President Barack Obama has weighed in on the side of Wisconsin public employees, as angry protesters in
Madison continued to vent over Gov. Scott Walker's plan to radically restrict collective bargaining rights.
Superior/Duluth
Bill stalls as workers rally
Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding and statewide protests capped a day ofunrest caused by Gov.Walker's proposed budget repair
bill, which would end collective bargaining rights for most public employees..
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Evenson, Tom - GOV
From: GOV Press

Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011,12:18 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Senate Oems should come to Madison
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
FI;;ig Status: Completed
February 19, 2011
'For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303'
Madison-Today Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following

statement:
Senator Erpenbach, Senator Miller, and his fellow Democrats should came back to Wisconsin to
do their jobs. These are many of the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a
billion dollar tax hike in 24 hours with no public input. The quickest way to resolve the current
situation is for the Democratic Senators to-stop shirking their responsibilities and debate the bill
in Madison. We continue to call on them to come to Madison and do their jobs.
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Evenson, Tom - GOV
From: GOV Press.

Sent: Monday, February 21, 2911 8:00 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: ICYMI: Running away is irresponsible
FYI-a good editorial about the actions of Senate Democrats.
Running away is irresponsible

A Wisconsin State Jonrnal editorial I Posted: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:00 am
They made their point.
Now it's time to get back to.work - in Madison,not Rockford, III., or Chicago.
The Senate Democrats who fled Wisconsin for Illinois last week need to do the jobs they were elected to do at the
state Capitol in Madison. Running away from their problems won't solve them.
All 14 Democrats in the 33-member Wisconsin Senate staged a walkout from the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison on
Thursday.
They bolted to prevent the 19 Republicans who control the Senate from potentially voting in favor of GOP Gov.
Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bilI. The proposal, which the Democrats adamantly oppose, includes
sweeping limits to collective bargaining for public employee unions.
So the Senate is now stuck because it needs at least 20 members for a quoruni before it can vote on fiscal matters.
And that's one more senator than the Republican majority has.
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State law allows the Senate to use lawenforcement to force absent members back to the Capitol. 'But because all of
the Democrats are apparently holed up out of state, they're outside the jurisdiction ofWisconsin law enforcement,
So Wisconsin sits and waits. For how long? Until Walker apologizes for winning.the last election?
Like it or not, the majority ofWisconsin voters elected Walker and other Republicans to run the statehouse for the
next two years. The Democrats can't change that until subsequent elections.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, met with the State Journal editorial board late Tuesday afternoon, urging us to
urge the governor to slow down his bilI. We agreed with Erpenbach that the public deserves more than a week to
consider such a major piece of legislation. And we said so in an editorial Thursday morning.
But we don't agree with Erpenbach failing to show up for days to work and, on Sunday afternoon, suggesting from a
hotel in Chicago that the Senate Democrats might notreturn until Walker gives in to their demands.
That's irresponsible,
Moreover, Erpenbach has his own history of rushing legislation. We scolded him back in 2009 for scheduling a
public hearing with barely 24 hours notice. We did so even though we strongly supportedthe biII he was moving-
a statewide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. .
The many lawmakers who opposed the controversial smoking ban didn't head for the hilIs. They responsibly
showed up at the. state Capitol to represent their constituents as best they could, even though their side didn't prevail.
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Erpenbachand his SenateDemocraticcolleagues hiding out in Illinois should do the same.
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From:' GOV Press

Sent: .: Monday, February 21, 20111:50 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Timeline of Union & Senate Democrats BUdget Related Events
, February 21, 2011
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-26?~7303
Timelineof Union & Semite Democrats Budget Related Events
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released a timeline of union and Senate Democrats'
actions related to balancing the budget.
2009
February 17-Governor Doyle introduces a budget repair bill that raises taxes by one billion
dollars.
February 18-Senate Democrats ram the bill through the Legislature, without a public hearing.
(http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2009/data/SB66hst.htm I)
2010
campaign season-Governor campaigns on budget reform. Unions send out flyers warning
that Walker'might reform collective bargaining.
November 2-County Executive Scott Walker becomes the Governor-elect.
November 10-Governor-elect Walker asked Governor Doyle to suspend contract negotiations
, .. ,·.:·~:"'-s'0~theif'fisGal impact could be considered.inthe ccntext nf the 2011-13state budget. ' . . - ·,
November 29-Governor-elect Walker penned a letterto the lame duck legislature, asking
them not to take up state employee contracts. (attached)
December 7-Marty Bell, executive director of AFSCME calls Walker; "master of the plantation
and we're supposed to be his slaves."
(http://www.channeI3000.com/politics/26049415/detail.html)
December 10"":The contract negotiations, which were not completed in the first 17 months of
the contract period, were suddenly finalized.
(http://www.channeI3000.com/politics/26114651/detail.ht ml)
December 16-State employee contracts fail to pass the Legislature. Marty Beil, executive'
director of AFSCME calls a Legislator "not a prostitute, a whore. W-H-O-R-E."
(http://host.madiso n.com/wsi/ news/loca 1/govt-and-politics/artiele ~e836dc7 6-0862 ~ lleO-a476-
001cc4c03286.html) .
January 3-Governor. Walker is inaugurated. Wisconsin faces a $137 million current fiscal year
shortfall and looming $3.6 billion structural budget deficit,
February ll-Before introducing budget repair bill, Governor Walker personally briefs Senator
Miller and Representative Barca on the' bill. Governor Walker introduces budget repair bill.
February 15-The Joint Finance Committee takes 17 hours of public testimony on the budget
repair bill.
February 16-The Joint Finance Committee passes the budget repair bill with changes to
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protect workers rights.

. _.F..eb.warY.l1."7'F.outteenSenate Democrats flee Wisc.onsin to .avold debating; offering amendments or
casting a vote on the budget repair bill. They go to a Best Western in Illinois and continue to draw their
paycheck, total cost to taxpayers $1,915 for the day plus the cost of their benefits. (Legislators are paid
$49,943 per year. $49,943 divided by 365 days,times 14 State Senators =$1,915)
February is-Public employee unions claim to support having their members pay 5.S% a pension
contribution'and'12:6% nftheccst 'of 'healthinsurance 'coverage. Governor Walker states that when
local. governments receive cuts to state aid they are going to need the tools contained in his proposal
to help balance their budget without layoffs or reductions in.the delivery of cover government
services. Fourteen 'Senate Democrats remain in Illinois, take an additional $1,915 from taxpayers for
the day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits.
February.19:-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue thei~ vacation in llllnols, take an additional $.1,91?-
from taxpayers for the day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits. .
February. 20-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation in Illinois, take an additional $1,91$
from taxpayers for the day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits.
February 21-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation· in Illinois, take an additional $1,.915
from taxpayers for the day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits. Senate Democrats begin to
fundraise.
(http://www.ssdc-wi.org/SSDC/Home.htnil)
Along with this timeline Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
Seriate Democrats need to come back to work the jobs that they are getting paid to do. 24 hours was
enough timefor them to increase taxes by $1 billion dollars two years ago. Now with more than 17
hours of public testimony and a 5 day vacation to Winois, Senate Democrats say they need more time.
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. . 'The truth is at a time when Wisconsin is in a fiscal crisis, these Individuals are on ataxpayer funded, .
campaign fundraislng vacation-avoiding debate and their duty to cast their vote on a proposal that is
100% directed at balancing our state's budget.
Instead of using Wisconsin's fiscal crisis to fill their campaign coffers, Senate Demoeratsshould do their
job.
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SUbject: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2
February 22, 2011
Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2

Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how
collective bargaining fiscally impacts government. .
Example #1 Paid-Time Off for Union Activities

In Milwaukee County alone, becausethe union collectively bargained for paid time off, fourteen
employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Ofthe fourteen, three are on
full-time releas~.for..union.b.usiness.,.MHw.aukee County.spent..oller.$170,000 in'salary alone for
these employees to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining.
Example #2 Surrender of Management Rights

Because of collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts that
have a direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on
operational needs and requiring notice and approval by the union priorto scheduling changes.
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As county executive, Walker attempted to reduce work hours based on budget pressures and
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.··.c.workiOad requirements by instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union.
opposed. Additionally, government cannot explore privatization of functlons that could save.
taxpayers money.
Along with this release Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
unfortunately for the millions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' saldries
and benefits, Senator Julie Lasso'and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to
Iffinois to get 'to know a lot of my fellow caucus members.'
While Senate Democrats are getting acquainted with each other in another state, Governor
Walker is in Wisconsin working 'to balance the state budget. Senators should return to
Wisconsin and make their voice heard through the democratic process by casting their votes.
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Office ofGoverno'fScotfWa1ker -'MorniJig News' Update' fur Tuesday, Februarv 2.2., 2.011
News Summary:
• Gov. Walker to address the people of Wisconsin tonight at 6 p.m, WISC-TV and Wisconsin Eye will
air the address.
'. Union, calls for a.general strike if the budget repair bill becomes law.
• Senate De~s have raised over $2.79,000 on the lam.
• Senate & Assembly in session today.
• Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2./3S majority vote to increase income, sales taxes.
• Video: Governor Walker on Hannitv
• Video: Governor Walker on Morning Joe
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 20 - 21 (438 clips)

Ean Claire Leader-Telegram
La Crosse Tribune
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Wisconsin State Jom'nal
NationjWorld
The Showdown Over Public Union Power

Wall Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wis., to battle a series of reforms proposed by
Gov. Scott Walker that include allowing workers to opt out of paying dues to unions. Everywhere that this
"opt out" idea has been proposed, unions have battled it vigorously because the money they collect from
dues is at the heart of their power.
So Much for a 'More Civil' Public Discourse

by Stephen Haues> Wall Street Journal,
When President Obama spoke last month at the memorial service for victims of the shooting in Tucson,
his speech called on Americans to live up to their ideals.
Political Fight Over Unions Escalates

Wall Street Journal
The clash between Republicans and unions that caught fire in Wisconsin last week escalated Monday:
Labor leaders planned to take their protests to dozens of other capitals and Democrats in a second state
considered a walkout to stall bills that would limit union power.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Live Life on the Lam

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Wall Street Journal

At 8 a.m, Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin met upstairs from a coffeeshop a block from the capitol and
'decided the safestroute to blocking Republican Gov. Scott Walker's budget liill was to leave town. Elder
statesman, 83-year-old Sen. Fred Risser, who was first elected in 1956, gave his blessing.
Wisconsin protests: Governor not bacldng down over bill

BBC News - London
"We're willing to take this as lo}';g as it takes," GovWalker told US media.
GOP presidential hopefuls rally behind Wis. Gov. Scott Walker

USA Today
As the protests over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's labor proposals continue, the newly elected Republican is
finding some support from the politicians who want to replace President Obama,
Wisconsin's fiscal condition

Washington Post
- The myths about public employees are flying fast and furious, so here's two things to remember ... First,
Wisconsin is among the vast majority of states that have made budget cuts hitting public employee's since the
recession began - both furloughs and layoffs. And, as EFT's study on Wisconsin state worker compensation
shows, public workers in Wisconsin are compensated less well than their private sector counterparts.
Union Bonds in Wisconsin Begin to Fray

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich,Hahan worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.
Wisconsin«'}ov. 'Scott Walker: No compromise on union rights

Politico
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker continued to stand his ground Monday night, challenging the 14
Democratic senators who have fled to Illinois to retnrn to "where they belong" so Republicans can move forward
with his budget-cutting plan.
New York's Teamsters Local 237 to bus in support to union protestors in Wisconsin
New York Daily News
The Wisconsin workers who have staged a week-longprotest against their union-busting governor are getting
some.Big p"ppl~ reinforcements, ... ,"
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Political left raises money for Wis. Senate Democrats
USA Today
Nearly $279,000 has beenraised for the Wisconsin Democratic Committee via ActBlue, a political action
committee that supports Democrats and acts as a clearinghouse for donations. The contributions from more than
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups andActBlue acts as a conduit.
With Wisconsin's Protesters: A Cold Night in Madison

TIME Magazine .
It's 9 p.m, on Sunday night but the sound of beating drums, saxophones and maracas continue to reverberate
against the Wisconsin State Capitol's stone walls.
Wisconsin protest shows state's evolving political history

Christian Science Monitor
With nearly 70,000' people storming the capitol steps of Madison-last week and more expected to fill the city's
streets in the days ahead, the growing clash between union rights protesters and state legislators bent on fixing
enormous budget holes looks likely to get messier before it is resolved.
High Noon for Democratic Partvin Wisconsin

by Bill O'Reilly - Fox News
The stakes are huge for the Democratic Party in Wisconsin right now. Thousands of state workers are furious that
Gov. Scott Walker is asking for givebacks in their benefits. The governor also wants to cripple labor unions from
negotiating in that state. Workers have walked off the job and many schools are shut down,
Daniels sticks up for Walker

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Politico
Mitch Danifls stoodjn solidarity with Wisco.nst!!'s ~c9!:t WaM{~r t.6day:, !ellil!ll.a,cf1,~?>lgt). ~adio 'prog~an: that his .
fellow governor is "only doing whathe said he'd do" and denouncing people who compared the protests there to
the ones in Egypt, '
Public Employee Unions Failing Badly At Public Relations

Forbes
Despite the tens of thousands who have turned up to battleWalker's attempt at taking away collectivebargaining
rights, the governorcontinues tohold mostof'the cards.With a solid majority behind him in the state legislature,
there is a very strong likelihood that Walker will win this battle and set off a chain of events around the nation that
could deal the union movement a crushing - even fatal- blow,
Jonah Goldberg: Public unions must go

Los Angeles Times
Public unions have been a 50-year mistake.
As ground zero in bargaining debate. Wisconsin union battle has nationwide repercussions
New York Daily News
Everyone in New York - especially civil servants, union leaders and lawmakers - should be paying close attention
to the battle being waged in Wisconsin.
Neither side budging in Wisconsin union fight

by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Neuisdau
(AP) - Republican backers of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public
employees are trying to move the explosive proposal closer to reality, even as Democrats remained on the run and
protesters fi1!ed the-halls-of-the eapito1'fora'sect>nd week, . '
Wisconsin Democratic aide says governor must compromise

Reuters News Service , ' \
Miller's aide Mike Browne said the unions representing those workers have signaled their'willingness to meet the
governor, and are prepared to increase the amount of money they pay toward their health and benefit plans.
Wisconsin Governor Asks Democrats to Come Home

Reuters News Service -: New York Times
__ ._ "_,' MADISON,.WifiConsiIL(Reuters).- Wisco.!!.sinCovernor Scott.Walker;o~ Monday urged-ia Demqcratic state
senators who left the state rather than vote on a bill that takes awaybargaining rights for state workers to return
to work, but warned a big budget deficit left no room to negotiate.
Audio: Wis. Senate Democrats Stay Away To Avoid Vote

NPR .
Protests could spread across U.S.. unions say

The P r o v i n c e . '
. Protests by government workers in Wisconsin and other states will multiply as Republican governors try to change
rules for collective bargaining, a union spokesman said. .' ,
Starving Wisconsin's unions

Washington Post
Let's be clear: The high-stakes standoff in Wisconsin has nothing to do with balancing the state's budget.
Wisconsin governor deserves union backlash

San Francisco Chronicle'
The masses are rising up against-imperiousleadership in Manama-Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli and Madison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.?
Fight over Wisconsin unions heats up
Los Ang.eles Times
Wisconsin Republicans on Monday turned up the heat on Democratic state senators who fled to Illinois last week
to block passage ofa controversial bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for most public employee unions.
Thousands take Wisconsin labor protest into its eighth day

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Detroit Free Press

The union supporters withstood an ice-glazing storm that made walking treacherous and temperatures in the mid-
20S that hadthem gladly jumping up and downduring the musical portion of the demonstration.
Make Everybody HUrt

by David Brooks - New York Times
No place is hotter than Wisconsin. The leaders there have done everything possible to 'maximize conflict. Gov.
Scott Walker, a Republican, demanded cuts only from people in the other party. The public sector unions and
their alliesImmediatelyflew Into a rage, comparing'Walkerto HitlenMussolini andMubarak. .
Civility lacking in Wisconsin fracas.

.Chicago Sun-Times "
Tea Party protesters must be kicking themselves for being faint-hearted. After all, they showed up only at town
halls and the offices ofpoliticians. Angry unionists in Wisconsin took their complaints to the private home of Gov.
Scott Walker in the Milwaukee suburbs.
Benefits bubble has burst for Wisconsin unions

Chicago Tribune
The crowds mobbing the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison are right: Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill is indeed
an attack on organized government workers..
And it's about time. .
Wisconsin Protests Draw Thousands OfWorkers Fighting For Key Union Rights
Huffington Post
MADISON, Wis. --On Friday, February 11, at the same hour that the world watched the former Egyptian
president'Hosni Mubara:kTesignilis-po~t;th:e'rrewlyappoinletl'R:ejlllbiicanGovernoT of'Wisconsin quietly
'launched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- andthe very notion of organized laborin America.
What's the matter with Wisconsin?

Baltimore Sun
Wisconsin's public employee unions are doing a lousy job of being villains. They're willing to have their salaries
and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov.Bcott Walker has sought, and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collective bargaiuiug. .
For Wisconsin unions, a telIil,lg concession ,'. ",,,,",

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Looks to me as if Wisconsin's union leaders have revealed their preference for political power. They want to
preserve collective bargaining at all costs, because without it they will lose the flow of dues money. And without.
dues money, the unions have no political war chests, and without political war chests, they are no longer power
brokers instate and local elections.
Wisconsin risks losing its best public employees

CNN
IfWalker's bill passes, and salaries and benefits continue to be slashed by local governments with no negotiations
necessary, it will be the most effective teachers, the best managers and the most successful university professors
who will be the first to leave their jobs for the private sector. .
DNC Chairman: Wisconsin Governor Waging War on Public Workers

FoxNews
"Governors and others in state houses across this country on the Republican side have decided what they want to
do is wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night. "Against public employees who are
teaching our kids, who are caring for our parents in nursing homes, who are patrolling our neighborhoods."
Milwaukee
Burlington residents to Sen, Wirch: Go back to Madison ai>.d vote .

BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of BUrlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
Wirch, D- Pleasant Prairie. "Come back and vote," said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections
have consequences."
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Barrett warns of cuts to come (AUDIO)

Wisconsin Radio Network .
MilwaukeeMayor Tom Barrett delivered his state of the city address Monday, and said he understands that
government employees need to make increased contributions to their health care and pension benefits.
Senate-Dems have raised $280,000 since they went missing

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . .
More than l1;UOO donors from: around'the countryhave giveh '$280,000 to the State Senate Democratic
Committee via Actlslue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic causes.
The committee supports the campaigns of Democratic candidates for the state Senate.
Game time is over

The game of charades in Wisconsin politics should end.
Passionate but peaceful

The protesters in Madison were loud and insistent - and sometimes colorful.They chanted, They sang. They beat
drums.
Walker has created 'an ideological war.' Barrett says·

MiluraukeeJournal Sentinel
"I think he's loving the fact he's created this ideologicalwar," Barrett said. Barrett was Walker's Democratic
opponent in last fall's governor's race. "The whole purpose is to pit people against one'another," the mayor said in
an intervlewafter his'annual "state-of thecity'tspeech.
Refinancing ofbonds is huge part ofbudget repair bill

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to curtail bargaining rights for public-sector unions has triggered mass protests and
national headlines but hardly constitutes the biggest part of his budget repair bill,
Doctors' excuses for protesting teachers in Madison draw scrutiny

___. l'J:OJ;esters.~)'I!adispn.w.hQ.obtained medical excuse slips to cover.their; absences fromworkjand the.doctors.who _.
issued them, are-likelyto be subjected to more intensive examinations.' .' ,
Teachers ready, but reluctant, to return to classrooms

"But I kept thinking about all the protesters in Tahrir Square,and how they were protesting for what they believed
in even though their lives were in danger, and I thought, if they cart face that, then I can be here facing this,"
Ladopoulos, 40, said Monday on the floor of the rotunda. "Because I haven't been in school, I feel like it's been my
job to be here," .
Teacher retirements up after budget fix proposal

All was quiet on Feb. 1, the deadline for employees at the Hartford Union High School District in Washington
County to submit their requests for retirement, with not a single expected retiree,
GOP raises the stakes

Madison - In a move meant to lure boycotting opposition senators back to Wisconsin, the Republican leader of
the state Senate threatened Monday to force a vote soon on a bill that is abhorred by Democratsrrequiring people
to show an ID at the polls. .
Home sales rise 16,2%, but prices lag

Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin rose 16.2 % in January compared with a year earlier, but the pickup in
activity didn't result in a higher median sale price. .
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Madison
.Walker warns state workers that layoff notices may be forthcoming

Associated Press - Wisconsin State Journal .
MADISON, Wis. CAP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiving layoff .
notices as early as next week if a bill eliminating collective bargaining rights isn't passed soon.
Budget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the floor

WisPolitics ..
The Assembly and Senate planned to head to the floor today with very different calendars.
Other states' officials split on Walker's move to repeal collective bal'gaining

Wisconsin Reporter .
MADISON - Wisconsin's fight over collective bargaining.rights is drawing comment from elected officials and
opinion-page writers across the country.
WEAC President Mary Bell responds to Governor Walker's Monday Press C~nference(PDF) .
VVEAC .
Labor grOUP calls for general strike ifbudget repair bill is approved
The Capital Times
The South Central Federation of Labor is calling for a general strike of close to 100 unions, representing about
45,000 workers, if Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill is passed by the state legislature and signed into law by
the governor.
Stalemate In''the statlJ'house':'Oovernrirentin'lim:bo ulnmion debate rages

Senate Democrats are still in hiding and protesters are still packing the state Capitol, but Gov. Scott Walker and
. Republican lawmakers said Monday they ,plan to ,push ahead' with efforts to pass a 'controversial bill to 'curb
collectivebargaining rights for public workers and make sweepingchanges to Medicaid.

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FOrCibly returning Senate Democrats may beunconstitntlonal'" ., ,
Wisconsin State Journal '
The state constitution prohibits lawmakers from being arrested while the Legislature is in session, unless they're
accused of serious crimes. /
Union supporters from other states pour in to help Capitol protesters

Scores of union members from other states joined the pro-labor rallies Monday at the state Capitol, saying they
. fear for their own collective bargaining rights.because of what's happening here..
Wisconsin's local governments never asked to end collective bargaining, as Scott Walker contends
by Joe Torr - Isthmus
"Our position is we've sought significant modifications in bargaining laws, but we've never-sought to eliminate
collective bargaining rights," says Miles Turner, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School District
Administrators.
Green Bay/Appleton
, Green Bay area officials bracing for local cuts with Wisconsin budget situation
Local officials know their piece of the pie is shrinking again. For the better part of a decade, they've dealt with
reductions in shared revenue and school aid.
Editorial: It's time to start talking about a solution

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So how is this going to end? What's it going to take? Ifyou're Gov. Scott Walker and his Republican co11eagues in
the Legislature, you'd say that it'll take the 14'Senate Democrats to come back from hiding in Illinois and do the
job they were elected to do. ' . ' ... '.' .. '. " ' , C • _. • '. . . . . •• • . • • '. •• •
Appleton lawmaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemption in budget plan for transit
workers
MADISON - A Fox Cities lawmaker is helping lead a push to preserve federal funding for transportation services.
Gov. Scott Walker's bndget plan may tilt political playing field.
Associated Press - Appleton Post-Crescent .
MADISON - The high-stakes fight in Wisconsin over union rights is about more than pay and benefits in the
.public sector. It could 'have far-reaching effects on electoral politics in this and other states by helping solidify
Republican power for years, experts said Monday.
:gudl;(et bill impasse 'continues in Madison

by Scott;Bauer - Associated Press - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
MADISON - No resolution appeared imminent Monday to the stalemate over union rights in Wisconsin, leaving
Senate Republicans resigned to forge ahead with less-controversial business such as tax breaks for dairy farmers
and commending the Green Bay Packers on winning the Super Bowl. . . .'
Editorial: Snatching defeat from the hands ofbudget victory

Ifbalancing the state budget is truly Gov. Scott Walker's aim, the political brinksmanship can come to an end in
the state capitol. Union leaders agreed to the financial terms in Walker's budget repair bill that sparked massive
protests in Madison'and'virtua11yground:the'legislature to a halt with 14 Democrat senators fleeing the state to
prevent a vote on the bill.
Hopper: Rolling back bargaining rights at root of fiscal sustainabilitv

Revoking most co11ective bargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and.
school district budgets long term, Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac, said Monday.
1,500 layoffs possible ifbill not OK'd by Friday

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As the 'standoff entereditssecond week;'none of the major players offered any signs of'backing down in a high-
stakes game of political chicken that has riveted the nation and led to ongoing public protests that drew a high of
68,000 people on Saturday. Thousands more braved cold winds and temperatures in the 20S to march again on
Monday, waving signs that said "Stop the attack on Wisconsin families" and "solidarity."
La Crosse/Eau Claire
Changes to Medicaid criticized: up to 70,000 could lose coverage

La Crosse Tribune
Overshadowed in Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill is a provision that could lead to some
70,000 people losing health insurance.
County approves worker contracts: unions OK one-year wage freeze

La Crosse Tribune'
Supervisor Bi11 Feehan, who is the chairman of the La Crosse County GOP, abstained from voting. "To my way of
thinking this is being rushed," he said. "My concern is we don't rush into a decision that ties our hands once the
budget repair bill passes." .
UW Health investigates doctors who wrote sick notes for protesters

Chippewa Herald
MADISON - UW Health is investigating reports of doctors writing sick notes last weekend to excuse Capitol
protesters from work, and the Wisconsin Medical Society has criticized the doctors' actions-.
Wausau/Rhinelander
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EDITORIAL: Be honest about protest absences

Wausau Daily Herald '
Hundreds ofteachers locally'called in sick on Friday to participatein protests against Gov, 'Scott Walker's budget" . , '
repair bill. It was intended as a form of protest, and it registered that way. Many local school districts, inclnding
Wausau and Merrill, were closed for the day.
Local Walker supporters say it's time to make cuts
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

About a week has passed, and some local conservatives still can't believe 14 state senators left Wisconsin to stall a
budget repair bill.
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SUI;lJect: Response to DPW Lie
February 22, 2011
Response to DPW Lie
Madison-Today the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press conference to spread a lie
about Governor Walker stifling debate. DPW claimed Governor Walker blocked the website
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www.defendwisconsin.com from internet access at the Capitol.
The Department of Administration blocks all new websites shortly after they are created, until
they go through a software approval program that unblocks them. Within 30 minutes of being
notified.this.w.ebsite.w.as.blo.cked,.DOA.circurmlented,the.so.ftw.are.and immediately made the
website accessible.
In response to·DPW!S'lie, Govenior Walker's-spekesman, Gullen Werwie, released the following

statement:
Over the last week and a half Governor Walker. has repeatedly talked about protestors having
.. .ev~r),~!!J.{1.! to have their voice he~rd. Ht?!!~s for the ~tatep!Rlt9/~~,: iJ!.f!'!.~h.C!!:~~cj.!R.allo~
protestors extensive access to the statehouse to 'Voice their opinion. '
Debate and participation in the democratic process are good for our state. Senate Democrats
should try it out.
The Democratic Party should spend less time lying about Governor Walker, and more time trying
to get their AWOL State Senators back to Wisconsin. Of course DPW won't do that because they'
are using the Senate Democrat's taxpayer funded vacation to Illinois to fiJI their campaign
coffers.
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22,2011 6:14 PM
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Subject: Text of the Governor's Address
February 22;' 2011
STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 6:10pm
Text of the Governor's Address

Madison-Below is the text of Governor Walker's conversation about our current fiscal year
challenges, the divisions which have arisen over the past week and his positive vision for
rnovlngWlsconsln forward,
Good evening.
Wisconsin is showing the rest of the country how to have a passionate, yet civil debate about,
ourfinances. That's a veryMidwestern trait and something we should be proud of. I pray,
however,'that this civility wlfl continue as people pour into our state from all across America.
First, let me be clear: I have great respect for those who have chosena career In government. I
reallydo.
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I was, a highschooljunior in the small town ojDeiavan, I was Inspired to pursue
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. publicservice-ofterIattended the AmericatiLegion's BadgerBoys State program. The military
veterans and educators who put on that week-long event showed the honor in serving others.
Tonight, I thank the 300,OOO-plus state and local government employees who showed up for
work today and did theirjobs well. We appreciate it. if you take only one message away
tonight, it's that we allrespect the work that you do.
I also understand how concernedmany government workers are about theirfutures. I've
listened to their comments and read their emails.
tlistened to the educator from Milwaukee who wrote to me about her concerns about the
legislation and what it might mean for her classroom.
That's why last week we agreed to make changes to the blfl to address many of those issues.
And I listened to others like the correctional officerin Chippewa Falls who" emalled me arguing
that bargainingrightsfor publicemployee unions are the only way to ensure thot workers qet a
fair say in their working conditions.
I understand and respect those concerns. It's Important to remember that many of the rights
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we're talking abaut don't come from collective bargaining. They come from the civilservice system in
__ ... __ .... 'wisconsin.. That.law.w.as.passed in 1905 (long before collective bargaining) and it will continue long
after our plan is approved. .' . ...
You see, despite a lot of the rhetoric we've heard over the past 11 days the bill I put forward isn't aimed
at state workers, and it certainly isn't a battle with unions. If it was, we would have eliminated collective
barqaininq'entirety orwewouitrivaveqone after the prtvute-sectoruttlons.
But, we did not because they are our partners in economic development. We need them to help us put
250,000 people to work in the private sector over the next four years.
The legislation l'veputforword is about one tl]ing. It's about balanc;il]g our budget now-- and in th.e.
future. Wisconsin faces a 137 million dollar deficit for the remainder af this fiscal year and a 3.6 billian
dallar deficit for the upcoming budget. '
Our bill is about protecting the hardworking taxpayer. It's about Wisconsin families trying to make ends
meet and help their children.
People like the. woman from Wausau who wrote me saying "I'm a single parent of two children, one of
whom is autistic.•I.have,beenJrJUmately,lrwolved in my school.dlsuict, but I can no longer afford the
taxes I pay. I am In favor of everyone paying for benefits, as I have to."
It's also about the' small business-owner who' told me aboutthechalletiqes hefaces just making payroll
each week. His employees pay much larger premiums than we are asking because that's how they keep
the company going rind that's how they protect their jobs.
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..... unable to work because her union had closed the school down to protest. .. ; , ..
She sent me an email that went an to say, "I was given no choice inJoining the union and I am forced to
pay dues .." I am missing out on pay today... Ifeel like I have no voice."
I assure you that she does have a voice.
And so daes the factory worker in Janesville who was laid off nearly two years ago. He's a union guy in a
union town who asks simply why everyone else has to sacrifice except those in government.
Last week, I traveled the state visiting manufacturing plants and talking to workers - just like the guy
from Janesville. Many of them are paying twenty-five to fifty percent of their health care premiums..
Most, had 401k plans with limited or no match from the company.
My brother's in the same situation. He works as a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel
and my sister-in-law works for a 'department store. They have two beautiful kids.
In every way, they are.a typical middle-class family here in Wisconsin. David mentioned to me that he
pays nearly $800 a month for his health insurance and the little he can set aside for his 401k.
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He -like so mony other workers across Wisconsin - wouldlovea deal like the benefits we are pushing in
this budget repair bill.
That's becausewhot we are asking for is modest - at least to those outsideof government.
Our, measure asksfor a 5.8% contribution to the pension and a 12.6% contribution for the health
insuran:cepremium:"13oth'vre·welf'below·th'e'national average.
And this isjust one part ofour comprehensive plan to balance the state's 3.6 billion dollar budget
deficit.
Now, some have questioned why we have to reform collective bargaining to balance the budget. The
answeris simple the system is broken: it costs taxpayers serious money - particularly at the local level.
As aformer county official, I know that first hand.
For years, I tried to use modest chqnges in pension and health insurance contributions as a means of
'balancing our budget without massive layoffs orfurloughs. On nearly everyoccasion, the local unions
(empowered by collective bargaining agreements) told me to go ahead and layoff workers. That's' not
acceptable to me.
Here's another example: in Wisconsin, many local school districts are required to buy theirhealth
insurance through the WEA Trust (which is the state teachers union's company). When our bill passes,
these schooldistricts can opt to switch into the state plan and save $68 million per year. Those savings
couldbe used to payfor more teachers and put more money into the classroom to help our kids.
Some have also-suqqested that Wisconsin raise taxes on corporations and people with high-incomes.
Well-- Governor
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Doyle and the Legislature
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did that: two years ago. in fact they
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passed a bu.dget-repair
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bill(in just one doy, mind you)that included a billion-dollar tax increase. . ,,'
tnsteadof raising taxes, we need to control government spending to balance ourbudget.
Two years ago, many of the same Senate Democrats who are hiding out in anotherstate approveda
biennial budget that not only Included highertaxes - it included more than two billion dollars in one-
time federal stimulus aid.
That money wassupoosed to befor one-time costsfor things like roads and bridges. Instead, they used
it as a short-termfix to balance the last state budget. Not surprisingly, the state nowfaces a deficit for
the remainderof thisfiscal yearand a 3..6 billior: dollar holefor the budget startingJuly 1st.
What we need now more than ever, is a commitment to the future.
As more and more protesterscome infrom Nevada, Chicago and elsewhere,'I am not going to allow
their voices to overwhelm the voices of the millions of taxpayers from across the state who think we're
. doing the right thing. This is a decision that Wisconsin will make.
Fundamentally, that's what we were elected to do. Make tough decisions. Whether we like the outcome
or not, our democratic institutions call for us to participate. That is why Iam asking the missing Senators
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to come back to work.
Do the job you were elected to do. You don't have to like the outcome, or even vote yes, but as part of
the world's greatest democracy, you should be here, in Madison, at the Capitol.
The missing Senate Democrats must know that their failure to come to work will lead to dire
consequences very-soon:"'Pailare'teact on'this'batfgenepoir bill meanstorteast} 1S"huntJred-state .
employees will be laid off before the end ofJune. If there is no agreement by July Lst, another 5-6
thousand state workers -- as well as 5-6 thousand local government employees would be also laid off.
But, there is a way to avoid these layoffs and other cuts. The 14 State Senators who are staying outside
of Wisconsin as we speak can come home and do th~i[job. .
We are broke because time and time again politicians of both parties ranfrom the tough decisions and
punted them down the road for another day. We can no longer do that, because, you see; whatwe're
really talking about today Is our future.
The future of my children, of your children, of the children of the single mother from Wausau that I
mentioned earlier.
Like you, I want my two sons to grow up in a state at least as great as the Wisconsin I grew up in.
More than 1:6Z'years'ago/"our-ancestors'approvedWisconsin's constitution. Tireybelieved in the power

of hard work and determination and they envisioned a new state with limitless potential.
Our founders were pretty smart. They understood that it is through frugality and moderation in
qovernment that we willsee freedom and PfosperitY..for;pur people.
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Now is our time' to once again seize that potential. We wiil do so at this turning point in our state's
history by restoring fiscai responsibility that fosters prosperity for today- and for future generations.
Thank you for joining me tonight. May God richly bless you and your family and may God continue to
bless the great State of Wisconsin.
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Evenson,. Tom - GOV
From:. Evenson, Tom - GOV

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2611 9:29 AM .
SUbject: Morning News Update for 02.23.11
Office of Gov'einor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 23. 2011
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to taxpayers about the budget repair bill in his first fireside chat last
evening.
• 'Assembly Democrats hold filibuster overnight, call Governor's fireside chat "The King's Speech,"
• Senate Democrats say they've "given up on the governor" .:now targeting moderate Republican
senators to switch their votes. .
• Senate Republicans are attempting to lure Dems back by holding paychecks in Madison, bringing
Voter ID to the floor. .
• Fmr, Gov. Tommy Thompson praises the Governor in an interview with Politico.
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 22
Eau Claire Leader~Telegram
La Crosse Tribune
Racine J ouma! Times
s-' ~., .~,.§b-<;boygan.Press.,,·", <.- ~.'. .• .- ,.._, .~.~ . = .
Stevens Point Journal ..
NationfWorld
Back my union rights bill by Friday or 10500 public workers will lose their jobs, warns
Wisconsin's governor . .
Daily Mail- United Kingdom ' .
Gov. Scott Walker said up to 1,500 workers could lose their jobs by July, but failed to say which workers
would be targeted. The ,,:arning came as protests over.union rights bills blew up inIndiana and Ohio.
Class war in Wisconsin

The Guardian - United Kingdom .
Theunions have taken a heroic stand against Governor Scott Walker. But if internal rifts are not solved, it
could be labour's last.
Battle ofMadison tests US stomach for long struggle

Financial Times - United Kingdom .
Wisconsin's elegant State Capitol building in Madison resembles a college dormitory,
Thompson praises Walker, remains silent on labor law

Politico. ~
Wiscons,in Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker of the late 1980s and early
1990S, one of a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and
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whose policy innovations -- welfare reform first of all-- transformedthe nation.
- Wisconsi1'1'Democratic Sel1li.tot'S Hav,""Pretty'Much Given Up 01'1 The' Governor'

Hujfitzgton Post ' "
"We had a Senate Democratic caucus lastnight, and we've pretty much given up on the governor," said state Sen.
Jim Holperin (D). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand
fully the collateral consequences of his stubbornness. So we've decided to refocus on the people we,believe may be
flexible to some degree, and that's Senate Republicans. A lot of those Senate Republicans have been around a long
tiine, and'Ttltink uililerstarid the'gravtty'of eliminating rights from people."
The Means of Coercion

Wall Street Journal
The privileged are revolting in Wisconsin.
!Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to protests

USA Today
MADISON, Wis. - Huge crowds gathered at the Capitol-for an eighth day Tuesday to protest Republican Gov.
Scott Walker's plan to cut union benefits and end most public workers' collective bargaining rights as the state
Assembly debated the bill and Senate Democrats stayed in exile.
Our view: In Wisconsin budget battle. bad behavior all aroUnd

Editorial- USA Today , ,
In Wisconsin, today's Ground Zero for state budget battles, it is not hard to see bad behavior all around. Teachers
are playing hooky to protest Gov. Scott Walker's plan to trim their benefits and clip back the power of their union.
Democratic lawmakers are hiding mit in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will, And Walker, a
newly elected Republican, 'has chosenfhismornent of fiscal crisis to pursue questionable tax cuts and a risky
attack on collective bargaining.
Wisconsin Republicans Try to Lure Back Dems by Moving Controversial Voter ID Bill
, Fox Neuis , ,
Wisconsin Republicans are trying to lure Senate Democrats back to the state capital by moving ahead with a
controversial bill that would require'voters to show photo ID before castinga ballot.:
Wisconsin governor signs bill to malm tax hike votes tougher

Rell~ers .. 'c .' .
'The measure, -;;{hich'was proposed by theRepublican governor, requires a two-thirds'majority vote in the 'Senate
and Assembly to raise income, sales orfranchise tax rates instead of a simple majority vote.
Bob McDonnell: I stand with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

, CBSNews
"We made tough choices, what I think the president failed to do this time," McDonnell said. "That's what Scott
Walker and many other governors, Republican and Democrat, are doing is to say we can't afford to do things the
same way. II
UniOl:l Leader Minces No Words When Labor Issues Are at Stake

New York Times '
MADISON, Wis. - As executive director of the main union of Wisconsin state employees, Marty Beil is at the
vortex of the hurricane here - and that makes some union members gulp.
Wisconsin Power Play

by Paul Krugman - New York Times
So'it's not about the budget; it's about the power.
It's Crunch Time for Organized Labor

Wall Street journal '
Labor unions are facing the most direct challenge to their political and financial clout since Ronald Reagan broke
the air-traffic controllers union 30 years ago. '
Inside Capitol. Wisconsin 'protesters create a city

Associated Press - Reuters
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For more than a week now, several hundred protesters have spent the night sleeping inside the Capitol building, a
vigil that has t],gn!lJlthJ<.rgS\iJl.d~Jnto an indoor
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campground:
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What Wisconsin Has Wrought: Labor Unrest Spreads

TIMEMagazine
As demonstrations in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's efforts to limit collective bargaining for many state
employees entered a second week and national media swarmed Madison, similar protests swelled in state capitals,
across the nation.
Wis. Democratic senators still hiding out despite threat of recalls. having paychecks withheld
Associated Press - Minneapolis Star Tribune
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin state Sen. Chris Larson packed just his toothbrush and one extra shirt as he and 13
fellow Democrats fled the state to avoid near certain passage ofthe Republican governor's coritentiousplan to
strip government workers of their collective bargaining rights.
<Video.)Wisconsin Democrats stageuvernight-i'ilibuster

Associated Press - MSNBC
MADISON, Wis. - Democrats kept the Wisconsin Assembly up overnight with a droning filibuster in another
desperate attempt to block the Republican governor's bold plan to strip public sector workers of nearly all of their
bargaining rights.
Making sense ofWisconsin's union showdown

Steven Pearlstein - Washington Post
A dirty little secret about column writers is that we each have a handful of road-tested templates that we use all
too frequently to make sense of something that has happened and demands our wise opinionation.
Union battles in 3 states escalate

LA Times
Democrats inIndiana's House flee to block anti-union legislation, and protesters rally in Ohio against a bill that
would curb public employees' collective bargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov. Walker threatens to layoff workers
if his proposal doesn't pass.
Busting the unions

Op-Ed - LA Times
.•__•. --:".~..The.manufactuted bJldg~t 'crisis' in.WisSQn~i~ is b~eiJlgJl~~cl as. cov~r for anassault on the rightg.of Amel1\!;an·
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Scott Walker's Big Speech That Didn't Change Anything

Slate Magazine
"Given the size of his power grab," said Democratic Rep. Jon Richards, "maybe we should call it The King's'
Speech."
How the GOP Can Win the Budget Battle

Fred Barnes - Wall Street Journal
Republicans won a blockbnster victory in November's election after a campaign focused on cutting government
spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are leery of cutting specific .programs.
Milwaukee
One small step... is all it takes

Gov. Scott Walker sat down Tuesday night for a heart-to-heart talk with the people of Wisconsin, and he gave it to
them straight: We're in a reaHix:We have-a'big budget hole to fill. .
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Walker in middle of perfect storm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
Calm and unflappable in the wake of daily demonstrations at the state Capitol, Walker has emerged as a new'face
on the national scene and a new political hope,for the national Republican Party.
Senate Republicans to withhold Democrats' pay

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Madison -- Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to make Democrats hiding out in Illinois come back to Wisconsin
to pick uptheir paycheoks," ,.... . .. .. ..-.-
. Walker praises civil debate, stresses budget realities

Madison - In a televised speech Tuesday, Gov. Scott Walker called for civilityand declined to back down from his
tough stance with public employee unions.
Indiana House at standstill after Democrats walk out

All but two of the Indiana Legislature's 40 House Democrats walked out of the statehouse Tuesday in a bid to
.delay action on three bills that would curtail collective bargaining rights.
Senate - without Democrats - breezes through limited agenda

Milwaukee ;lburnal'Sentinel
Madison - Name by name, their absence was noted, the clerk efficiently reading the roll call, the words met by
silence. . .
. Assembly member accepts responsibility for ticl<et in massage parlor case

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . .
State Rep. Gordon Hintz, ticketed this month as part of an investigation into prostitution it an Appleton massage
parlor;said Monday he would take responsibility for his actions.
UW Hospital surprised to find its workers in budget-repair bill

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel .
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics- which doesn't receive state money directly - would be barred from
collectivelybargaining with its roughly 5,000 union employees under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget-repair
bill. .
Time to come home .

Editorial- Racine Journal Times
Senate Democrats have made the point. Now it's time for them to go back to Madison.
COlJnW resolution opposing.Walker:s bill senUo.committee.. ,.'." .

Racine Journal Times . . . .. '<' . ' .
RACINECOUNTY - A resolution asking the governor to handle collectivebargaining aspects of a budget repair bill
that would essentially elimiuate unions' rights separately is going to a committee.
Wisconsin lawmakers take up bill to weaken unions

Associated Press - Racine Journal Times
MADISON, Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleagues still iu hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assemblybegan
introducing a barrage of 100 amendments Tuesday to try to stymie the Republican governor's plan to strip
unionized public employees of most of their bargaining rights.
Capitol capacity: Lawmaker voices concern about bUilding's structural integrity

State lawmakers Tuesday took measures 'to reclaim portions of the Capitol building from protesters who have
crowded inside for more than a week. .
Harley-Davidson. union reach contract settlement

.. Harley-Davidson Inc. has reached a tentative contract settlement with the labor unions at its Kansas City, Mo.,
manufacturing plant.
Public school districts advised to decide on layoffs

. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel·
Public school officialsare being advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staff by the end of the month,
before many of them usually contemplate workforce reductions and before they know how much money they can
raise for the next school year.
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State reviewing complaints over doctors' excuse notes

. Milwaukee'JDlltnal&ntinel , ,. , .' .. c, , .. " .. " , ,.
Staff at the state Department of Regulation and Licensing have begun to review roughly 300 e-mail complaints
about doctors issuing excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol over the weekend, officials said Tuesday.
Madison
Civil debate shines on Square
Bditorial> Wisconsin State Journal
It's no small thing that only a handful of people have bee;' arrested for minor offenses during the huge and
ongoing rallies at and around the state Capitol in Madison this past week.
Labor group calls for general strike if budget bill is approved

Wisconsin State Journal r-
The 97·uniOlrSouth'Central Federationof Labor of Wisconsinis laying groundwork for a generalstrike if Gov.
Scott Walker succeeds in enacting legislation that would strip most bargaiuing rights from most public employee
unions.
Local leaders from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective bargaining
Gov.Scott Walker says sweeping changes to collectivebargaining in the state budget repair bill can help local
officialsabsorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officialsare saying "No thanks."
Legislative stalemate continues into pre-dawn hours as talkgoes on

Wisconsin State 'Journal
The stalemate continued late into the night Tuesday as the state Assemblyattempted to work throngh dozens of
amendments proposed by Democrats - mostof them meant to stall the progress of Gov.Scott Walker's '
controversial budget repair bill. '
Let it breathe. Separate issues.

Editorial- Beloit Daily News
WHETHER EITHER SIDE wants to admit it or not, there are two separate issues iu play regarding the showdown
in Madison.
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GOP staying on message
The Capital Times .
Assembly Republicans didn't stray from the party message Tuesday, telling dozens of reporters packed inside a
Capitol hearing room that the state is broke and, despite the tens ofthousands of protesters, say a majority of
Wisconsin is behind them. .
Walker's plans not what local governments asked for

Editorial- The Capital Times
A non-compromising Gov.Scott Walkerinsists that he must strip awaythe bargaining rights of public employee
unions so that local governments and school districts have the flexibilityto deal with their own budgets, which he
has promised willbe hit by huge cuts in funds they now receivefrom the state.
Governor's budg~t repair bill ushers in health care changes

Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON - More than 60,000 individuals could find themselves without state government-backedhealth
care next yeariflawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill,
Green Bay/Appleton
Municipal leaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
Appleton Post-Crescent,
APPLETON - Will Gov. Scott Walker's push for higher employee contributions for health care cause teachers to
, drop their coverage and seek benefits through family members working in local government?
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Wisconsin Democrats' runaway gambit in response to budget vote likely futile

. Appleton Post-Crescent
In an'eleventh-hour scheme designed to block passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, 14 state Senate
Democrats fled to Illinois and deprived the 19Republicans of the zo-vote threshold needed to take up the fiscal
measure.
Capitol dispute proves that 'votes count·

Editorial - Sheboygan Press
Ifyou're a'public employeeor'the spouseof a public employee'and you didn't vote, you know now that elections'
lead to consequences.
Walker states nis case

Sheboygan Press .
MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker says failing to pass a bill stripping union rights for Wisconsin public workers
would have "dire consequences." .
Transit funding needs to be sustained

Delaying passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill has allowedlegislators to uncover more of its
ramifications.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Metro Ride faces $1M loss in federal aid

Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau's'Metro-Ride-programcouid'lose'more'thanSr million'in federal transportation grants if Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair bill makes it through the Legislature unchanged.
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Kikkert, Becky - DOA

Sent: Friday, ICebruary 18, 2011 9:44 AM
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for FebruaJ,y18. 2011
• The Nation's eyes are on Wisconsin as Governor Walker stands firm, Dems flee, and students protest.
• Teachers holding "sick outs" across the state. MPS closed. 22 other districts closed or delayed.
• Governor Walker - Headline on Drudge Report
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Friday, February 18, 2011
Nation/World
Athens in Mad Town
Mr. Walker's very modest proposal would take away the ability of most government employees to collectively
bargain for benefits. They could still bargain for higher wages, but future wage increases would be capped at the
federal Consumer Price Index, unless otherwise specified by a voter referendum. The bill would also require union
members to contribute 5.8% of salary toward their pensions and chip in 12.6%of the cost of their health insurance
premiums.

Editorial- TheNew York Times
In a year when governors across the country are competing to show who's toughest, no matter what the
Democrats Missing, Wisconsin Vote on Cuts Is Delayed

New York Times
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash collectivebargaining rights for public
workers. Protesters blocked a door to the Senate chambers. They sat down, body against body, filling a corridor.
They chanted "Freedom, democracy, unions!" in the stately gallery as the senators convened:

Wall Street Journal
Democratic lawmakers fled the state Thnrsday in an effort to torpedo a closely watched vote on what would be the
nation's first major overhaul of union laws in years, as government workers flooded the statehouse for a third day
seeking to block passage of the bill.
~overnor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by union bill protesters

The Hill- Washington, D.9.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) says his party has been emboldened by massive protests against his controversial
budget plan.
Wisconsin State SenatOl' Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics 'Insu1ting,~
AsI,s for 'Respect'
ABCNews
'That was the message the Wisconsin State Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller wanted to send to Gov. Scott
Walker after Miller and 13 fellow Democratic senators fled the state in order to avoid a budget vote that would
take away state employee's bargaining rights and increase health care costs and contributions to pensions.
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Public Worker Protests Spread From·Wisconsin to Ohio {Updatet}

Bloomberg
restrict public employees' collective-bargaining rights spread from Wisconsin to Ohio.

Washington Post -v
President Obama thrust himself and his political operation this week into Wisconsin's broiling budget battle,
mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public-worker benefits while planning
similar action in other state capitals.

Chicago Tribune
For a brief time Thursday, a Rockford hotel aud water park took on a circus-like atmosphere as a band of runaway
Wisconsin legislators milled about the lobby and parking lot, a news chopper hovered overhead and a TV reporter
chased after a leprechauu.
Milwaul~ee
The Dems' tantrum

Editorial- Milwaukee JournalSentinel
Democrats in the state Senate threw a temper tantrum Thursday - essentially they took their ball and went home.

Milwaukee J oumal Sentinel
The Wiscousin legislators on the lam cannot be touched by out-of-state police, according to veteran Wisconsin
lawyers.
Hundreds stage union-rights rally at UWM campus

Several hundred students andothers showed up at a noontime rally Thursday on the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee campus to protest cuts in union bargaining rights contained in Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
Faith leaders voice support for unions

Milwaukee J oumal Sentinel
When Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki lent his voice to this week's legislative debate over collective
bargaining by public employees, he was drawing on more than 100 years of Catholic social teaching, which has
endorsed the role of labor unions in creating ajust economy and society.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed for Friday due to high number of absentee calls from teachers
FOX6 - Milwaukee
Madison
Governor Scott Walker not bacldng down

Wisconsin Reporter
With more than a hundred union supporters protesting just outside his office, Gov. Scott Walker on
Thursday announced he would not budge on eliminating most collective bargaining rights from public employees.
Protesters come from near and far for 'civics lesson in the flesh'
Wisconsin State J oumal
Ryan McGranahan and Tom Steger left their southwest Wisconsin homes early Thursday hound for the massive
protest in Madison against Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to limit collective bargaining.
The Capitol Times
controversial budget bill has drawn national attention, cheers from supporters and a tongue-lashing from
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Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
Thm'sday's Senate walkout wasn't the first atthe state Canitol

Thursday was not the first time Wisconsin lawmakers have walked offthe job to avoid a painful vote. But it was
Walker l1!'Ql!osal could result in $7.1 million cut in federal aid to Madison Metro Transit
Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining proposal could force the cityof Madison to restructure Metro Transit or
lose $7-1 million in federal transit aid, abont a sixth of the utility's $424 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green Bay/Appleton
As nublic sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union plan, nrivate sector snlit
in Fox Valley
For some private sectorworkers, Gov. Scott Walker's forceful approach with public workers unions isn't at all out
ofline.

Today, we criticize the 14 Senate Democrats for using the wrong means to a worthy end.
Wisconsin Democrats make a run for the border to nrotest Gov. Scott Walker budget bill
State Democrats could not stand by and watch the Senate take up a bill aimed at stripping collective bargaining
rights from public employees, Assistant Senate Minority Leader Dave Hansen of Green Bay said Thursday
evening.
Bill halted by Democrat retreat

Faced with a near-certain Repnblican victory that would end a half-century of collective-bargaining for public
workers, Wisconsin Democrats retaliated with the only weapon.they had left: They fled.
Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor bill: Republicans nlan to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout said she aud other Senate Democrats left the state Thursday iu a last-ditch effort to derail
Protests spread to campus: UW-Lfacultyto proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
UW-La Crosse employees said today they are willing to sacrifice to help balance the state budget but don't want to
lose their rights to negotiate as a group. "We don't waut to take an unfair share ofthe bread," said Susan
Crutchfield, chairwoman of the English department. "But we won't take the crumbs from a table where we weren't
even given a seat."

La Crosse Tribune
Two top La Crosse County officials had harsh words Thursday on the governor's bid to all but end collective

Chippewa Herald
Between 100 to 200 people, many of them Chippewa County employees, turned out for a rally Thursday afternoon
Protestors flood Canitol again, Democratic senators flee state

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Hudson Star-Observer
Wisconsin senators might not be able to vote today after all on Gov.Scott Walker's budget measure which limits
Wausau/Rhinelander
Lassa: 'We want to slow down' policy changes·

Stevens Poitti Journal
State Sen. Julie Lassa, who along with her fellow Democrats was not in attendance at the start of Thursday's
Senate session for Gov.Scott Walker's budget repair bill, said she believes she is standing for the interests of
Wausau Daily Herald
Marathon County Democrats will support recall of any local state lawmaker who votes for Gov. Scott Walker's
controversial budget bill, according to a release from J eft'Johnson, the organization's chairman-,
Stevens Poiut students, teachers protest Gov, Walker's budget bill

rights.

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip public employees of their collectivebargaiuing rights, and the social and
political unrest it has created, is like nothing longtime University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point political science
professor Ed Miller has ever s e e n . · .
Students attbe University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point joined peers from UW institutions across the state in
protest Thursday, forgoing class and marching around the city to voice their opposition to Gov.Scott Walker's
budget repair bill.
Educato1's speall' out against Walker's budgtlJilll

most public workers of almost all of their collectivebargaining rights.

Madison continued to vent over Gov. Scott Walker's plan to radically restrict collectivebargaining rights .
.Superior/Duluth

Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding and statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov.Walker's proposed budget repair
bill, which would end collectivebargaining rights for most public employees.
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From: GOV Press .

Sent: Saturday, February 19, 201112:18 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Senate Oems should come to Madison
February 19, 2011

Coritact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison-Today Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following statement:
Senator Erpenbach,Senator Miller, and his[ellow Democrats should come back to Wisconsin to do their
jobs. These are many oj the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a billion dol/ar tax
hike in 24 hours with no public input. The quickest way to resolve the current situation is jor the
Democratic Senators-to stop shirking their responsibilities and debate the bill in Madison. We continue
to cail on them to come to Madison and do their jobs.
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Kikkert, Becky· DOA
From: GOVPress
To: GOVPress
Subject: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2
February 22, 2011


Madison-TodayGovernor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how collective
bargaining fiscally impacts government.

In Milwaukee County alone, because the union collectively bargained for paid time off, fourteen
employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Of the fourteen, three are on full-time
release for union business. Milwaukee County spent over $170,000 in salary alone for these
employees to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining.

Because of collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts that have a
direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on operational needs
arid requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As county executive,
Walker attempted to reduce work hours based on budget pressures and workload requirements by
instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government
cannot explore privatization offunctions that could save taxpayers money.
statement: .
Unfortunately for the millions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lassa and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to Illinois to get 'to
know a lot of my fellow caucus members.'
While Senate Democrats are getting acquainted with each other in another state, Governor Walker is in
Wisconsin working to balance the state budget. Senators should return to Wisconsin and make their
voice heard through the democratic process by casting their votes.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February 22,201111:41 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Response to DPW Lie
February 22, 2011

Response to DPW lie
Madison-Today the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press conference to spread a lie about
Governor Walker stifling debate. DPW claimed Governor Walker blocked the website
The Department of Administration blocks all new websites shortly after they are created, until they go
through a software approval program that unblocks them. Within 30 minutes of being notified this
website was blocked, DOA circumvented the software and immediately made the website accessible.
. In response to DPW's lie, Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
Over the last week and a half Governor Walker has repeatedly talked about protestors having every
right to have their voice heard. Hoursfor the State Capitol have been changed to allow protestors
extensive access to the statehouse to voice their opinion.
Debate and participation in the democratic process are good for our state. Senate Democrats should
try it out.
The Democratic Party should spend less time lying about Governor Walker, and more time tryIng to get
their AWOL State Senators back to Wisconsin. Of course DPW won't do that because they are using the
Senate Democrat's taxpayer funded vacation to Illinois to fill their campaign coffers.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:51 PM
To: GOV Press
SUbject: Walker Calls Democrat Legislators Back Into State
February 17, 2011

Walker Calls Democrat Legislators Back Into State

Out of respect for the institution of the Legislature and the democratic process, I am calling on Senate
Democrats to show up to work today, debate legislation and cast their vote. Their actions by leaving
the state and hiding from voting are disrespectful to the hundreds of thousands of public employees
who showed up to work today and the millions of taxpayers they represent.
Governor Walker will be holding a press conference at 4:45p.m. CST today in the Governor's
Conference room to discuss the day's events. It will only be open to credentialed members ofthe
media.
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Kikkert, Becky - DOA,
From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press

A Wisconsin State Jonmal editorlal ] Posted: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:00 am
They made their point
Now it's time to get back to work - in Madison, not Rockford, III., 01' Chicago.
The Senate Democrats who fled Wisconsin for Illinois last week need to do the jobs they were elected to do at the state
Capitol in Madison. Running away from their problems won't solve them.
All 14 Democrats in the 33-member Wisconsin Senate staged a walkout from the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison on
Thursday. '
They bolted to prevent the 19 Republicans who control the Senate from potentialiy votiog in favor of GOP Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair bill. The proposal, which the Democrats adamantly oppose, includes sweeping limits to
collective bargaining for public employee unions.
So the Senate is now stuck because it needs at least 20 members for a quorum before it can vote on fiscal matters.
State law allows the Senate to use law enforcement to force absent members back to the Capitol. But because all ofthe
Democrats are apparently holed up out of state, they're outside the jurisdiction of Wisconsin law enforcement
So Wisconsin sits and waits. For how long? Until Walker apologizes for winning the last election?
Like it or not, the majority ofWisconsin voters elected Walker and other Republicans to ruu the statehouse for the next two
years. The Democrats can't change that until subsequent elections.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach,D-Middleton, met with the State Journal editorial board late Tuesday afternoon, urging us to urge the
governor to slow down his bill. We agreed with Erpenbach that the public deserves more than a week to consider such a
major piece oflegislation. And we said so in an editorial Thursday moining.
But we don't agree with Erpenbach failing to show up for days to work and, on Sunday afternoon, suggesting from a hotel in
Chicago that the Senate Democrats might not return until Walker gives in to their demands.
That's irresponsible.
Moreover, Erpenbach has his own history ofrushing legislation. We scolded him back in 2009 for scheduling a public
hearing with barely 24 hours notice. We did so even though'we strongly supported the bill he was moving - a statewide ban
on smoking in bars and restaurants. '
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The many lawmakers who opposed the controversial smoking ban didn't head for the hills. They responsibly showed up at
the state Capitol to represent their constituents as best they could, even though their side didn't prevail.
Erpenbachand his Senate Democratic colleagues hiding out in Illinois should do the same.
http://host.madison.com/wsilnews/opinion!editorial/article 5606ac81-c8ea-5682- 9c1c-

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From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February22,20116:14 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Text of the Governor'sAddress
February 22, 2011


Madison-Below.is the text of Governor Walker's conversation about our current fiscal year challenges,
the divisions which have arisen over the past week and his positive vision for moving Wisconsin forward.
Good evening.
Wisconsin is showing the rest of the country how to have a passionate, yet civil debate about our
finances. That's a very Midwestern trait and something we should be proud of I pray, however, that this
civility will continue as people pour into our state from all across America.
First, let me be clear: I have great respect for those who have chosen a career in government. , really do.
In 1985, when' was a high school junior in the small town of Delavan, I was inspired to pursue public
service after I attendedthe American Legion's Badger Boys State program. The military veterans and
educators who put on that week-long event showed the honor in serving others.
Tonight, , thank the 300,OOO-plus state and local qovernment employees who showed up for work today
and did their jobs well. We appreciate it. If you take only one message away tonight, it's that we all
respect the work that you do.
I also understand how concerned many government workers are about their futures. I've listened to
their comments and read their emails.
'listened to the educator from Milwaukee who wrote to me about her concerns about the legislation
and what it might mean for her classroom.
That's why last week we agreed to make changes to the bill to address many of those issues.
And 'listened to others like the correctional officer in Chippewa Falls who emailed me arguing that
bargaining rights for public employee unions are the only way to ensure that workers get a fair say in
their working conditions.
I understand and respect those concerns. It's important to remember that many of the rights we're
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talking about don't come from collective bargaining. They come from the civilservice system in
Wisconsin. That law was passed in 1905 (long before collective bargaining) and it will continue long
after our plan is approved.
bargaining entirely or we would have gone after the private-sector unions.
250,000 people to work inthe private sector over the next four years.
The legislation I've put forward is about one thing. It's about balancing our budget now -- and in the
future. Wisconsin faces a 137 million dollar deficit for the remainder ofthis fiscal year and a 3.6 billion
dollar deficit for the upcoming budget.
People like the woman from Wausau who wrote me saying "I'm a single parent of two children, one of
whom is autistic. I have been intimately involved in my school district, but I can no lonqer afford the
taxes I pay. I am in favor ofeveryone paying for benefits, as I have to."
It's also about the small business owner who told me about the challenges he faces just making payroll
the company going and that's how they protect their jobs.
Or the substitute teacher here in Madison, who wrote to me last week about having to sit at home
unable to work because her union had closed the school down to protest.
She sent me an email that went on to say, "I was given nochoice in joining the union and I am forced to
pay dues... I am missing out on pay today... Ifeel like I have no voice."
And so does the factory worker in Janesville who was laid off nearly two years ago. He's a union guy in a
from Janesville. Many of them are paying twenty-five to fifty percent of their health care premiums.
and my sister-in-law works for a department store. They have two beautiful kids.
In every way, they are a typical middle-class family here in Wisconsin. David mentioned to me that he
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He -like so many other workers across Wisconsin - would love a deal like the benefits we are pushing in
That's because what we are asking for is modest - at least to those outside of government.
Our measure asks for a 5.8% contribution to the pension and a 12.6% contribution for the health
insurance premium. Both are well below the national average.
And this is just one part of our comprehensive plan to balance the state's 3.6 billion dollar budget
deficit.
Now, some have questioned why we have to reform collective bargaining tobaiance the budget. The
answer is simple the system is broken: it costs taxpayers serious money - particularly at the local level.
As a former county officia& I know that first hand.
For years, I tried to use modest changes in pension and health insurance contributions as a means of
balancing our budget without massive layoffs or furloughs. On nearly every occasion, the local unions
(empowered by collective bargaining agreements) told me to go ahead and layoff workers. That's not
acceptable to me.
Here's another example: in Wisconsin, many local school districts are required to buy thelrhealth
insurance through the WEA Trust (which is the state teachers union's company). When our billpasses,
these school districts can opt to switch into the state plan and save $68 million per year. Those savings
could be used to pay for more teachers and put more money Into the classroom to help our kids.
Some have also suggested that Wisconsin raise taxes on corporations and people with high-incomes.
I Well-- Governor Doyle and the Legislature did that: two years ago. Infact they passed a budget-repair
bill (injust one day, mind you) that included a billion-dollartax increase.
Instead of raising taxes, we need to control government spending to balance our budget.
Two years ago, many of the same Senate Democrats who are hiding out in another state approved a
biennial budget that not only included higher taxes - it included more than two billion dollars in one-
That money was supposed to be for one-time costs for things like roads and bridges. Instead, they used
It as a short-term fix to balance the last state budget. Not surprisingly, the state now faces a deficit for
the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion dollar hole for the budget starting July 1st.
What we need npw more than ever, Is a commitment to the future.
As more and more protesters come in from Nevada, Chicago and elsewhere, I am not going to allow
their voices to overwhelm the voices .of the millions of taxpoyersfrom across the state who think we're
doing the right thing. This is a decision that Wisconsin will make.
or not, our democratic institutions call for us to participate. That Is why I am asking the missing Senators
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The missing Senate Democrats must know that their failure to come to work will lead to dire .
consequences very soon. Failure to act on this budget repair bill means (at least) 15 hundred state
employees will be laid offbefore the end ofJune. If there is no agreement by July ist, another 5-6
of Wisconsin as we speak can come home and do their job.
We are broke because time and time again politicians of both parties ran from the tough decisions and
punted them down the road for another day. We can no longer do that, because, you see, what we're
really talking about today is ourfuture.
mentioned earlier.
More than 162 years ago, our ancestors approved Wisconsin's constitution. They believed in the power
Our founders were pretty smart. They understood that itis through frugality and moderation in
government that we will see freedom and prosperity for our people.
Now is our time to once again seize that potential. We will do so at this turning point in our state's
history by restoring fiscal responsibility that fosters prosperity for today - and for future generations.
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Officeof Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for FebroW 18. 2011
• Watch the Governor's Fox & Friends interview this morning,
Nation/World
Athens in Mad Town
members to contribute 5.8% of salary toward their pensions and chip in 12.6% of the cost of their health insurance
premiums.

I consequences, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin stands out as the first to bring his State Capitol to a halt.

New York Times
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slashcollective bargaining rights for public
They chanted ''Freedom, democracy, unions!" in the stately gallery as the senators convened.

Wall Street Journal
Democratic lawmakers fled the state Thursday in an effort to torpedo a closely watched vote on what would be the
Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by union bill»rotesters

The Hill- Washington, D.C. .
budget plan.
Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics 'Insulting"
Asks for 'Res»ect'
ABCNews
That was the message the Wisconsin State Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller wanted to send to Gov. Scott
Walker after Miller and 13fellow Democratic senators fled the state in order to: avoid a budget vote that would
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Public Worker Protests Spread From Wisconsin to Ohio (Update1)

Bloomberg

Washington Post'

Chicago Tribune .
For a brief time Thursday, a Rockford hotel aud water park took on a circus-like atmosphere as a band of runaway
chased after a leprechaun: '
Milwaukee
The Dems' tantrmn


The Wisconsin legislators on the lam-cannot be touched by out-of-state police, according to veteran Wisconsin
lawyers.

Several hundred students and others showed up at a noontime rally Thursday on the University of Wisconsin-

When Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecld lent-his voice to this week's legislative debate over collective
endorsed the role oflabor unions hi creating ajust economy and society.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed for Friday due to high nmnber of absentee calls ft'om teachers
FOX6 - Milwaukee
Madison'
Governor Scott Walker not backing down

Wisconsin Reporter
Thursday announced he would not budge on eliminating most collectivebargaining rights from public employees.
protest in Madison against Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to limit collectivebargaining.
Senators' run to nlinois gets cheers from supporters, a blast ft'om Walker
The Capitol Times
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Thursday's Senate walkout wasu't the first at the state Capitol

one of the most dramatic. .
Walker proposal could result in $7.1 million cut in federal aid to Madison Metro Transit
Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining proposal could force the city of Madison to restructure Metro Transit or
lose $7.1 million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42.4 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green Bay/Appleton
As public sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union plan, private sector split
in FoxValley
For some private sector workers, Gov. Scott Walker's forceful approach with public workers unions isu't at all out
ofline.

State Democrats could not stand by and watch the Senate take up a bill aimed at strippiug collective bargaining
rights from public employees, Assistaut Senate Minority Leader Dave Hansen of Green Bay said Thursday
evening.

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-century of collective bargaining for public
I workers, Wisconsin Democrats retaliated with the only weapon they had left: They fled.
La Cl'Osse/Eau Claire
Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor bill; Republicans pIau to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout said she and other Senate Democrats left the state Thursday in a last-ditch effort to derail
Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill. Speaking from an "undisclosed location," Vinehout said, 'This
Protests spread to campus; UW-L facull:YJQ.proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
UW-La Crosse employees said today they are willing to sacrifice to help balance the state budget but don't want to
lose their rights to negotiate as a group. "We don't want to take an unfair share of the bread, " said Susan
even given a seat. II

La Crosse Tribune
Two top La Crosse County officialshad harsh words Thursday on the governor's bid to all but end collective

Chippewa Herald
Protestors flood Capitol again. Democratic senators flee state

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Wisconsin senators might not be able to vote today after all on Gov. Scott Walker's budget measure which limits
Wausau/Rhinelande..
Lassa: 'We want to slow down' policy changes
Stevens Poitn Journal .
Senate session for Gov.Scott Walker's budget repair bill, said she believes she is standing for the interests of
workers in Wisconsin. .
Wausau Daily Herald
Stevens Point students. teachers protest Gov. Walker's budget bill

rights.

As UWSP students march. faculty and staff members weigh options for response
budget repair bill.
Educators sneak out against Walker's budget bill

most public workers of almost all of their collectivebargaining rights.

Madison continued to vent over Gov. Scott Walker's pIau to radically restrict collectivebargaining rights.
Superior/Duluth

Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding and statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov.Walker's proposed budget repair
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22,2011 10:22 AM
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Tnesday, February 22,2011
-
. News Summary:
• Gov. Walker to address the people of Wisconsin tonight at 6 p.m. WISe-TV and Wisconsin Eye will air the
address.
• Union calls for a general strike if the budget repair bill becomes law.
• Senate Demshave raised over $279,000 on the lam ..
• Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2/3S majority vote to increase income; sales taxes.
• Video: Governor Walker on Hannily
• Video: Governor Walker on Mornin~

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Green Bay PreSs Gazette
La Crosse Tribune
Sheboygan Press
Nation/World

Wall Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wis., to battle a series of reforms proposed by Gov.
Scott Walker that include allowing workers to opt out of paying dues to unions. Everywhere that this "opt out"
idea has been proposed, nnions have battled it vigorously because the money they collectfrom dues is at the heart
of their power. .

by Stephen Hayes - Wall Street Journal
When President Obama spoke last month at the memorial service for victims of the shooting in Tucson, his speech
called on Americans to live up to their ideals. .

Wall Street Journal
The clash between Republicans and unions that caught fire in Wisconsin last week escalated Monday: Labor
leaders planned to take their protests to dozens of other capitals and Democrats in a second state considered a
walkout to stall bills that would limit union power.
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Wall Street Journal .
At 8 a.m, 'Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin met upstairs from a coffeeshop a block from the capitol and
decided the safest route to blocking Republican Gov.Scott Walker's budget bill was to leave town. Elder
,
Wisconsin protests: Governor not backing down over bill
BBC News - London
"We're willing to take this as long as it takes," GovWalker told US media.

USA Today
finding some support from the politicians who want to replace President Obama, -
Wisconsin's fiscal condition"

Washington Post ,
- The myths about public employees are flying fast and furious, so here's two things to remember .., First,
Wisconsin is among the vast majority of states that have made budget cuts hitting public employees since the
recession began - both furloughs and layoffs.And, as EPI's study on Wisconsin state worker compensation
shows, public workers in Wisconsin are compensated less well than their private sector counterparts,

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich Bahan worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: No compromise on union rights

Politico
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov.Scott Walker continued to stand his ground Monday night, challenging the 14
Democratic senators who have fled to illinois to return to "where they belong" so Republicans can move forward
with his budget-cutting plan. '
New York Daily News
The Wisconsin workers who have staged a week-long protest against their union-busting governor are getting
some BigApple reinforcements.
Political left raises money for Wis. Senate DemOCl'ats

USA Today
Nearly $279,000 has been raised for the Wisconsin Democratic Committee via ActBlue, a political action
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups and ActBlue acts as a conduit. .

TIME Magazine
,It's 9 p.m. on Sunday night but the sound of beating mums, saxophones and maracas continue to reverberate

With nearly 70,000 people storming the capitol steps of Madison last week and more expected to fill the city's
lligh Noon for Democratic Partvin Wisconsin

negotiating in that state. Workers have walked off the job and many schools are shut down.
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Daniels sticks Ul! for Walker

Politico
Mitch Daniels stood in solidarity with Wisconsin's Scott Walker today, telling a Chicago radio program that his
fellow governor is "only doing what he said he'd do" and denouncing people who compared the protests there to
the ones in Egypt .

Forbes
Despite the tens of thousands who have turned up to battle Walker's attempt at taking away collective bargaining
rights, the governor continues to hold most of the cards. With a solid majority behind him in the state legislature,
there is a very strong likelihood that Wall,er will win this battle and set off a chain of events around the nation that
could deal the union movement a crnshing - even fatal- blow.

Los Angeles Times .
As ground zero in bargaining debate, Wisconsin union battle has nationwide repercussions
New York Daily News
Everyone in New York - especially civilservants, union leaders and lawmakers - should be paying close attention

by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Newsday
(AP) - Republican backers of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to eliminate collective bargaining rights fOF most public
employees are trying to move the explosiveproposal closer to reality, even as Democrats remained on the run and
protesters filled the halls of the Capitol for a second week. .

Reuters News Service
Miller's aide Mike Browne said the unions representing those workers have signaled their willingness to meet the
governor, and are prepared to increase the amount of money they pay toward their health and benefit plaus.

Reuters News Service - New York Times
MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Monday urged 14 Democratic state
senators who left the state rather than vote on a bill that takes away bargaining rights for state workers to return

NPR
Protests could spread across U.S., unions say

The Province .
Protests by government workers in Wisconsin and other states will multiply as Republican governors try to
change rules for collectivebargaining, a union spokesman said.

Washington Post

San Francisco Chronicle
The masses are rising up against imperions leadership in Manama, Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli and Madison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.?
Fight over Wisconsin unions heats up'
Los Angeles Times .
Wisconsin Republicans on Monday turned up the heat on Democratic state senators who fled to illinois last week
to block passage of a controversial bill that would eliminate collectivebargaining for most public employee unions.
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Thousands take Wisconsin labor nrotest into its eighth day

Detroit Free Press
The union supporters withstood an ice-glazing storm that made walking treacherous and temperatures in the
mid-zos that had them gladly jumping up and down during the musical portion of the demonstration.
Make Everybody Hurt

No place is hotter than Wisconsin. The leaders there have done everything possible to maximize conflict. Gov.
their allies immediately flew into a rage, comparing Walker to Hitler, Mussolini and Mubarak, '
Civility lacking in Wisconsin fracas

Chicago Sun-Times
Tea Party protesters must be kicking themselves for being faint-hearted, After all, they showed up only at town
halls and the offices of politicians. Angry unionists in Wisconsin took their complaints to the private home of Gov.

Chicago Tribune
an attack on organized government workers.
And it's about time.
Wisconsin Protests Draw Thousands OfWorkers Fighting For Key Union Rig1llit
Huffington Post
MADISON, Wis. -- On Friday, February 11, at the same hour that the world watched the former Egyptian
president Hosni Mubarak resign his post, the newly appointed Republican Governor of Wisconsin quietly
lannched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- and the very notion of organized labor in America.
What's the matter'with Wisconsin?

Baltimore SUn '
I Wisconsin's public employee unions are doing a lousyjob of being villains. They're willing to have their salaries
and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov. Scott Walker has sought.and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collective bargaining. '
For Wisconsin unions, a telling concession

Washington Post
preserve collective bargaining at all costs, because without it they will lose the flow of dues money. And without
dues money, the unions have no political war chests, and without political war chests, they are no longerpower
brokers in state and local elections.
'Wisconsin risks losing its best public employees

CNN
If Walker's bill passes, and salaries and benefits continue to be slashed by local governments with no negotiations
necessary, it 'willbe the most effective teachers, the best managers and the most successful university professors
who will be the first to leave their jobs for the private sector.

Fox News
do is wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night. "Against public employees who are,
Milwaukee
Burlington residents to Sen. Wirch: Go back to Madison and vote

Racine J oumal Times
BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of Burlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
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Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie, "Come back and vote," said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections
have consequences. II

Wisconsin Radio Network
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his state of the city address Monday, and said he understands that
Senate Dems have raised $280,000 since they went missing

More than 11,000 donors from around the country have given $280,000 to the State Senate Democratic
Committee via Actlllue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic causes.
Game time is over

Editorial Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
«
Passionate but neaceful

The protesters in Madison were loud and insistent - and sometimes colorful. They chanted. They saug. They beat
drums.
Walker has created 'an ideological war.' Barrett says

"I think he's Ioving the fact he's created this ideological war," Barrett said. Barrett was Walker's Democratic
opponent in last fall's governor's race. "The whole purpose is to pit people against one auother," the mayor said in
an interview after his aunual "state of the city" speech.
Refinancing of bonds is huge nart of budget renair bill

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to curtail bargaining rights for public-sector unious has triggered mass protests and
national headlines but hardly constitutes the biggest part of his budget repair bill.
Doctors' excuses for nrotesting teachers in Madison draw scrutiny

Protesters in Madison who obtained medical excuse slips to cover their absences from work, and the doctors who
issued them, are likelyto be subj ected to more intensive examinations.

"But I kept.thinking about all the protesters in Tahrir Square, and how they were protesting for what they believed
in even though their lives were in danger, and I thought, if they can face that, then I can be here facing' this,"
Ladopoulos, 40, said Monday on the floor of the rotunda. "Because I haven't beeu in school, I feel like it's been my
job to be here."

County to submit their requests for retirement, with not a single expected retiree.

the state Senate threatened Monday to force a vote soon on a bill that is abhorred by Democrats: requiring people
to show an ID at the polls.
Home sales rise 16,2%, but prices lag

Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin rose 16.2 % in January, compared with a year earlier, but the pickup in
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activity didn't result in a higher median sale price.
Madison
Walker warns state workers that layoff notices may be forthcoming

Associated Press - Wi'sconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. CAP) -Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiviug layoff
notices as early as next week if a bill elimiuating collective bargaining rights isn't passed soon.
Budget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the'floor

WisPolitics
Other states' officials sRlit on Walker's move to repeal collective bargaining

Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON - Wisconsin's fight over collective bargaining rights is drawing comment from elected officials and
opinion-page writers across the country. .
'WEAC President Mary Bell resRonds to Governor Walker's Monday Press Conference (PDF)
WEAC
Labor group calls for general strike if budget repair bill is approved
The Capital Times
the governor.
Stalemate in the statehouse: Government in limbo as union debate rag"lli,

Senate Democrats are still in hiding and protesters are still packing the state Capitol, but Gov. Scott; Walker and
Republican lawmakers said Monday they plan to push ahead with efforts to pass a controversial bill to curb
collectivebargaining rights for public workers and make sweeping changes to Medicaid.
I Running away is irresponsible
Forcibly returning Senate Democrats may be unconstitutional

accused of serious crimes.

fear for their own collective bargaining rights because of what's happening here.
Wisconsin's local governments never asked to end collective bargaining, as Scott Walker contends
by Joe Tarr - Isthmus
"Our position is we've sought significant modifications in bargaining laws, but we've never sought to eliminate
Administrators.
Green BayI Appleton
Green Bay area officials bracing for local cuts with Wisconsin budget situation
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Editorial: It's time to start talking about a solution

So how is this going to end? What's it going to take? If you're Gov. Scott Walker and his Republican colleagues in
the Legislature, you'd say that it'll take the 14 Senate Democrats to come back from hiding in Illinois and do the
job they were elected to do. .
Appletou lawmaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemption in budget plan for transit
workers
MADISON - A Fox Citieslawmaker is helping lead a push to preserve federal funding for transportation services.
Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan maytilt political playing field

Associated Press - Appleton Post-Crescent
public sector. It could have far-reaching effects on electoral politics in this and other states by helping solidify
Budget bill impasse continues in Madison

by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
and commending the Green Bay Packers on winning the Super Bowl.
Editorial: Snatching defeat from the hands ofbudget victory

Ifbalancing the state budget is truly Gov.Scott Walker's aim, the political brinksmanship can come to an end in
protests in Madison and virtually ground the legislature to a halt with 14 Democrat senators fleeing the state to
Hopper: Rolling back bargaining rights at root of fiscal sustainability

I Revoking most collectivebargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and
school district budgets long term, Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac,'said Monday.
'l,500 layoffs possible ifbill not OK'd by Friday

As the standoff entered its second week, none of the major players offered any signs of backing down in a high-
Monday, waving signs that said "Stopthe attack on Wisconsin families" and "solidarity."
Changes to Medicaid criticized; up to 70,000 could lose coverage

La Crosse Tribune
County approves worker contracts: unions OK one-year wage freeze

La Crosse Tribune
Supervisor Bill Feehan, who is the chairman of the La Crosse County GOP, abstained from voting. "To my way of
thinking this is being rushed," he said. "Myconcern is we don't rush into a decision that ties our hands once the
budget repair bill passes."

Chippewa Herald
protesters from work, and the Wisconsin Medical Societyhas criticized the doctors' actions.
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Wausau/Rhinelander

Wausau Daily Herald
Hundreds ofteachers locally called in sick on Friday to participate in protests against Gov. Scott Walker's budget
repair bill. It was intended as a form of protest, and it registered that way. Many local school districts, including

budget repair bill.
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Sent: Wednesday, February23, 2011 9:29 AM
To: 'GOV DLAII Staff
Subject: Morning News Update for 02.23.11
Office of Govemor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 23, 2011
-
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to taxpayers about the budget repair bill in his first fireside chat last evening.
• Assembly Democrats hold filibuster overnight, can Governor's fireside chat "The King's Speech."
• Senate Democrats say they've "given tip on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes,
• Senate Republicans are attempting to lnre Dems back by holding paychecks in Madison, bringing Voter ID
to the floor,
• Fmr. Gov. Tommy Thompson praises the Governor in an interview with Politico.

-
La Crosse Tribune
Sheboygan Press
Stevens Point Journal·
Nation/World
Back my union rights bill by Friday or 1,500 public workers will lose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
Daily Mail- United Kingdom
Gov. Scott Walker said up to 1,500 workers could lose their jobs by July, but failed to say which workers would be
targeted, The warning came as protests over union rights bills blew up in Indiana and Ohio,

The Guardian - United Kingdom
The unions have taken a heroic stand against Governor Scott Walker. But if internal rifts are not solved, it could
be labour's last.
Battle of Madison tests US stomach for long struggk

Financial Times - United Kingdom
Wisconsin's elegant State Capitol building in Madison resembles a college dormitory.
Thompson-praises Walker, remains silent on labor law

Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker of the late 1980s and early 1990S, one of
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a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and whose policy innovations--
welfare reform first of all -- transformed the nation. .
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pretty Much Given U];! On The Governor'
Huffington Post
"We had a Senate Democratic caucus last night, and we've pretty much given up on the governor," said state Sen.
Jim Holperin CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand
fully the collateral consequences of his stubbornness. So we've decided to refocus on the people we believe may be
time, and I think understand the gravity of eliminating rights from people."

Wall Street Journal
<Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to ];!rotests

USA Today . . '
MADISON, Wis. - Huge crowds gathered at the Capitol for an eighth day Tuesday to protest Republican Gov.
Scott Walker's plan to cut union benefits and end most public workers' collectivebargaining rights as the state
Our view: In Wisconsin budget battle, bad behavior all around

Editorial- USA Today
Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will. And Walker, a
newly elected Republican, has chosen this moment of fiscal crisis to pursue questionable tax cuts and a risky
attack on collectivebargaining.
FoxNews
controversial bill that would require voters to show photo ID before casting a ballot.
Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes tougb&.r'

Reuters
The measure, which was proposed by the Republican governor, requires a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate
and Assembly to raise income, sales or franchise tax rates instead of a simple majority vote.
Bob McDonnell: I stand with Wisconsin Gov. ScoUWalker

CBSNews
same way,"
Union Leader Minces No Words When Labor Issues Are at Stake

New York Times

So it's not about the budget; it's about the power.

Wall Street Journal
the air-traffic controllers union 30 years ago.
Inside Capitol, Wisconsin ];!rotesters create a city

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vigilthat has turned the rotunda into an indoor campground.
What Wisconsin Has Wronght: Labor Unrest Spreads

TIME Magazine
As demonstrations in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's efforts to limit collectivebargaining for many state
employees entered a second week and national media swarmed Madison, similar protests swelled in state capitals
across the nation. .
Wis. DemoCl'atic senators still hiding ont despite threat of recalls, having paychecks withheld
Associated Press - Minneapolis Star Tribune .
fellow Democrats fled the state to avoid near certain passage of the Republican governor's contentious plan to
strip government workers of their collectivebargaining rights.
(Video) Wisconsin Democrats stage overnight filibuster

bargaining rights.
Maldng sense of Wisconsin's union showdown


LA Times
Democrats in Indiana's House flee to block anti-union legislation, and protesters rally in Ohio against a bill that
would curb public employees' collectivebargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov. Walker threatens to layoffworkers
ifhis proposal doesn't pass. .
Busting the unions

Op-Ed - LA Times.
The manufactured budget 'crisis' iu Wisconsin is being used as cover for an assault on the lights of American
working people.
Scott Walker's BigBpeech That Didn't Change Anything

Slate Magazine
"Given the size of his power grab," said Democratic Rep. Jon Richards, "maybe we should call it The King's
Speech."
How the GOP Can Win IDe Budget Battle

Republicans won a blockbuster victory in November's ~lection after a campaign focused on cutting government
spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans areleery of cutting specificprograms.
Milwaukee

Gov. Scott Walker sat down Tuesday night for a heart-to-heart talk with the people of Wisconsin, and he gave itto
them straight: We're in a real fix. We have a big budget hole to fill.

Calm and unflappable in the wake of daily demonstrations at the state Capitol, Walker has emerged as a new face
on the national scene aud a new political hope for the national Republican Party.
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Senate Republicans to withhold Democrats' Pro>:

Madison -- Senate Republicansvoted Tuesday to make Democrats hiding out in Illinois come back to Wisconsin
to pick up their paychecks..
Walker praises civil debate, stresses budget realities


Allbut two of the Indiana Legislature's 40 House Democrats walked out of the statehouse Tuesday in a bid to
delay action on three bills that would curtail collective bargaining rights.
Senate - without Democrats - breezes through linlited agenda

Madison - Name by name, their absence was noted, the clerk efficientlyreading the roll call, the words met by
silence.
Assembly member accepts responsibility for ticket in massage parlor case

State Rep. Gordon Hintz, ticketed this month as part of an investigation into prostitution at an Appleton massage
parlor, said Monday he would take responsibility for his actions.

collectively bargaining with its roughly 5,000 union employees under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget-repair
bill.
Time to come home

I Editorial- Racine Journal Times
County resolution opposing Walker's bill sent to committee

Racine Journal Times'
RACINE COUNTY - A resolution asking the governor to handle collectivebargaining aspects of a budget repair bill
that would essentially eliminate unions' rights separately is going to a committee. '

MADISON, Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleaguesstill in hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assemblybegan
Capitol capacity: Lawmaker voices concern about building's structural integrity

State lawmakers Tuesday took measures to reclaim portions of the Capitol building from protesters who have
crowded inside for more than a week.
Harley-Davidson, union reach contract settlement

Harley-Davidson Inc. has reached a tentative contract settlement with the labor unions at its Kansas City,Mo.,
manufacturing plant. '

Public school officials are beiug advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staff by the end ofthe month,
before many of them usually contemplate workforcereductious and before they know how much money they can
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Staff at the state Department of Regulation and Licensing have begun to reviewroughly 300 e-mail complaints
about doctors issuing excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol over the weekend, officialssaid Tuesday.
Madison
Civil debate shiues on Square

Editorial- Wisconsin State Journal .
It's no small thing that only a handful of people have been arrested for minor offenses during the huge and

The 97-union South Central Federation of Labor ofWisconsin is laying groundwork for a general strike if Gov.
Scott Walker succeeds in enacting legislation that would strip most bargaining rights from most public employee
unions. .
Local leaders from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective bargaining
Gov. Scott Walker says sweeping changes to collectivebargaining in the state budget repair bill can help local
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officialsare saying "Nothanks."
Legislative stalemate continues into pre-dawn hours as talk goes on

The stalemate continued late into the night Tuesday as the state Assemblyattempted to work through dozens of
amendments proposed by Democrats - most of them meant to stall the progress of Gov. Scott Walker's
controversial budget repair bill.

Editorial ~ Beloit Daily News
WHETHER EITHER SIDEwants to admit it or not, there are two separate issues in play regarding the showdown
in Madison.
GOP staying on messa~

The Capital Times
Capitol hearing room that the state is broke and, despite the tens of thousands of protesters, say a majority of
Wisconsin is behind them.

A non-compromising Gov. Scott Walker insists that he must strip away the bargaining rights of public employee
has promised willbe hit by huge cuts in funds they now receive from the state.
Governor's bud~airbill ushers in health care changes

MADISON - More than 60,000 individuals could find themselves without state government-backed health
care next year if lawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
Green Bay/Appleton
Municipal leaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's bu~airbill on self-insured health
programs
drop their coverage and seek benefits through family members working in local government?
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In an eleventh-hour scheme designed to block passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, 14 state Senate
Democrats fled to lllinois and deprived the 19 Republicans of the zo-vote threshold needed to take up the fiscal
measure,
Cl!Pitol dispute proves that votes count

Editorial- Sheboygan Press
If you're a public employee or the spouse of a public employee and you didn't vote, you know now that elections
Walker states his case

.Sheboygan Press
would have "dire consequences."

Delaying passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill has allowed legislators to uncover more of its
ramifications.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Metro Ride faces $lM loss in federal aid

Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau's Metro Ride program could lose more than $1 million in federal transportation grants if Gov. Scott
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Esser, Eric - GOV
From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press

A Wisconsin State Journal editorial I Posted: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:00 am
Now it's time to get back to work - in Madison, not Rockford, TIl., or Chicago.
A1I14 Democrats in the 33-member Wisconsin Senate staged a walkout from the Wisconsjn Capitol in Madison on
Thursday.
They bolted to prevent the 19 Republicans who control the Senate from potentially voting in favor of GOP Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair bill. The proposal, which the Democrats adamantly oppose, includes sweeping limits to
collective bargaining for public employee unions.
So the Senate is now stuck because it needs at least 20 members for a quorum before it can vote on fiscal matters.
State law allows the Senate to nse law enforcementto force absent members back to the Capitol. But because all ofthe
Democrats are apparently holed up out of state, they're outside the jurisdiction of Wisconsin law enforcement.
So Wisconsin sits and waits, For how long? Until Walker apologizes for winning the last election?
Like it or not, the majority of Wisconsin voters elected Walker and other Republicans to run the statehouse for the next two
Sen. Jon Erpenbach, P-Middleton, met with the State Journal editorial board late Tuesday afternoon, urging us to urge the
governor to slow down his bill We agreed with Erpenbach that the public deserves more than a week to consider snch a
major piece oflegislation. And we said so in an editorial Thursday morning.
Moreover, Erpenbach has his own history of rushing legislation. We scolded him back in 2009 for scheduling a public
hearing with barely 24 hours notice. We did so even though we strongly supported the bill he was moving - a statewide ban
on smoking in bars and restaurants.
4/7/2011
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The.many lawmakers who opposed the controversial smoking ban didn't head for the hills. They responsibly showed np at
the state Capitol to represent their constituents as best they could, even though their side didn't prevail.
Erpenbach and his Senate Democratic colleagues hiding out in Illinois should do the same.
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Esser, Eric - GOV

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:44AM
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Ulldate for February 18. 2011
Governor Walker - Television Clins for Frida~bruary18, 2011
Nation/World
Athens in Mad Town
Emtorial- Wall Street Journal
premiums.

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Deinocl'ats Missing, Wisconsin Vote on Cuts Is Delayed

New York Times
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash collectivebargaining rights for public
They chanted "Freedom, democracy, unions!" in the stately gallery as the senators convened.

Wall Street Journal
W!&.govel·nor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by union bill protesters

The Hill- Washington, D.C.
budget plan.
Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics 'Insulting,.'
Asks for 'Resnect'
ABC News
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Public Worker Protests Spread From Wisconsin to Ohio (Updatet)

Bloomberg
Obama joins Wisconsin's budget battle, oppJ!§ing Republican anti-union bill

Washington Post
mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Repnblican bill that would curb public-worker benefits while planning
Fleeing Wis.le~rsnearly upstage Rocld'ord event

Chicago Tribune
For a brief time Thursday, a Rockford hotel and water park took on a circus-like atmosphere as a band of runaway
Milwaukee
The Dems' tantrum


lawyers.

I Faith leaders voice support for unions

endorsed the role oflabor unions in creating ajust economy and society.
FOX6 - Milwaukee
Madison

Wisconsin Reporter
Senators' run to Illinois gets cheers from supporters, a blast it'om Walker
The Capitol Times
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Thursday's Senate walkout wasn't the first at the state Cagitol

. Thursday was not the first time Wiscousin lawmakers have walked off the job to avoid a painful vote. But it was
one ofthe most dramatic. .
Gov. Scott Walker's collectivebargaining proposal could force the city of Madison to restructure Metro Transit or
lose $7.1 million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42.4 million budget for 2011, officialssaid.
Green Bay/Appleton
As gubIk sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union I!lan, grivate sector split
in Fox Valley
ofline.
Senate Democrats WI'ong to leave state

State Democrats could not stand by and watch the Senate take up a bill aimed at stripping collectivebargaining
rights from public employees, Assistant SenateMinority Leader Dave Hansen of Green Bay said Thursday
evening. .

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-century of collectivebargaining for public
I La Crosse/Eau Claire
Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor bill; Republicans glan to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Protests sgread to camp.J!ll-l.-UW-L facu1ly to :proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
UW- La Crosse employees said today they are willing to sacrifice to help balance the state budget but don't want to
Crutchfield, chairwoman ofthe English department. "But we won't take the crumbs from a table where we weren't
even given a seat. II' .

La Crosse Tribune
Counly workers rally against Walker glan

Chippewa Herald
protestors flood Cagitol again, Democratic senators flee state

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Wausau/Rhinelander
Lassa: 'We want to slow down' noli")' changes

Stevens Poitn Journal
Local Dems say they'll supnort recall for lawmakers voting yes on budget bill
Wausau Daily Herald
Stevens Point students, teachers protest Gov. Walker's budget bill

rights.

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights, and the social and
As UWSP students march, faculty and staff members wei~tionsfor I'esponse

I budget repair bill.
Educators sneak out against Walker's budggt bill

Marshfield News-Herald .
most public workers of almost all of their collective bargaining rights.
President Barack Obama sides with Wisconsin protestel's

Superior/Duluth

Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding and statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov. Walker's proposed budget repair
bill, which would end collective bargaining rights for most public employees.
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Esser, Eric - GOV

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:29 AM
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Febrnary 23.2011
-
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to taxpayers about the budget repair bill in his first fireside chat last evenin&
• Assembly Democrats hold filibuster overnight, call Governor's fireside chat "The King's Speech."
• Senate Democrats say they've "given up on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes.
• Senate Republicans are attempting to lure Dems back by holding paychecks in Madison, bringing Voter ID
to the floor.
La Crosse Tribune
Sheboygan Press
Nation/World
Back my union rights bill by Friday 01' 1,500 public workers will lose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
targeted. The warning came as protests over union rights bills blew up in Indiana and Ohio.
Class war in Wisconsill

be labour's last.


Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker of the late 1980s and early 1990S, one of
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a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and whose policy innovations --
welfare reform first of all-- transformed the nation.
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pretty Much Given Up On The Governor'

Huffington Post
"Wehad a Senate Democratic caucus last night, and we've pretty much given up on the governor," said state Sen.
Jim Holperin CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand

Wall Street Journal
<Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to protests

USA Today
0Ul' view: In Wisconsin budget battle, bad behavior all around

Editorial- USA Today
are playing hooky to.protest Gov. Scott Walker's plan to trim their benefits and clip back the power of their union.
Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will.And Walker, a
Fox News
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Wisconsin-zovernor si,gns bill to make tax hike votes tougher
Reuters

CBSNews
"We made tough choices, what I think the president failed to do this time," McDonnell said. "That's what Scott '
same way,"

New York Times
MADISON, Wis. - As executive director of the main union of Wisconsin state employees, Marty Beilis at the


Wall Street Journal
Inside Capitol, Wisconsin protesters create a city

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vigil that has turned the rotunda into an indoor campground..

TIME Magazine
across the nation.
Wis. Democratic senators still hiding out despite threat of recalls, having paychecks withheld

bargaining rights. .
Maldng sense of Wisconsin's union showdown

Union battles in :3 states escalate

LA Times
would curb public employees' collectivebargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov.Walker threatens to lay off workers
I Busting the unions

Op-Ed-LA Times
The manufactured budget 'crisis' in Wisconsin is being used as cover for an assault on the rights of American
working people.

Slate Magazine
"Giventhe size of his power grab," said Democratic Rep. Jon Richards, "maybe we should call it The King's
Speech."

Republicans won a blockbuster victory in November's election after a campaign focused on cutting government
spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are leery of cntting specific programs.
Milwaukee


on the national scene and a new political hope for the national Republican Party.
. ,_ ..... ,.,......
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Madison -- Senate Republicansvoted Tuesday to make Democrats hiding out in illinois come back to Wisconsin
to pick up their paychecks.


delay action on three bills that would curtail collectivebargaining rights.

Milwaulcee Journal Sentine I
Madison - Name by name, their absence was noted, the clerk efficientlyreading the roll call, the words met by
silence.

UW HosJrltal surprised to find its workers in budget-repair bill

Milwaulcee Journal Sentinel
collectivelybargaining with its roughly 5,000 union employees under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget-repair
bill.
Time to come home

Editoriai Racine Journal Times
«

RACINE COUN1Y - A resolution asking the governor to handle collectivebargaining aspects of a budget repair bill
that would essentially eliminate unions' rights separately is going to a committee.

MADISON, Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleaguesstill in hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assemblybegan
Canitol capacity: Lawmaker voices concern about building's structural integrity

Daily Reporter - Milwaukee .

Harley-Davidson Inc. has reached a tentative contract settlement with the labor unions at its Kansas City,Mo.,

Public school officialsare being advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staff by the end of the month,
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Madison

. La.hm:grQup calls for general strike if budget bill is approved

The 97-union South Central Federation of Labor of Wisconsin is laying groundwork for a general strike if Gov.
unions.
Localleadel's from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective bargaining
Gov. Scott Walker says sweeping changes to collectivebargaining in the state budget repair bill cau help local
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officials are sayiug "No thanks."

Wisconsin State Journol
The stalemate continued late into the night Tuesday as the state Assembly attempted to work through dozens of

WHETHER EITHER SIDE wants to admit it or not, there are two separate issues in play regarding the showdown
in Madison.
GOP staying on messag~

The Capital Times

Editorial - The Capital Times
has promised will be hit by huge cuts in funds they now receive from the state.
Governor's budget repair bill ushers in health care changes

Wisconsin Reporter
care next year iflawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
Green Bay/Appleton
Municipal leaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
APPLETON- Will Gov. Scott Walker's push for higher employee contributions for health care cause teachers to
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In an eleventh-hour scheme designed to block passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, 14 state Senate·
Democrats fled to Illinois and deprived the 19 Republicans of the zo-vote threshold needed to take up the fiscal
measure.
Capitol dispute· proves that votes count

Editorial- Sheboygan Press .
If you're a public employee or the spouse of a public employee and you didn't vote, you know now that elections
~lker states his case

Sheboyg an Press
would have "dire consequences." .

ramifications. .
Wausau/Rhinelander

Wausau Daily Herald
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Esser, Eric - GOV

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From: GOV Press
To: GOV Press
Subject: Senate Dems should come to Madison
February 19, 2011

Senator Erpenbach, Senator Miller, and his fellow Democrats should come back to Wisconsin to do their
jobs. These are many of the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a billion dollar tax
hike in 24 hours with no public input. The quickest way to resolve the current situation is for the
Democratic Senators to stop shirking their responsibilities and debate the bill in Madison. We continue
to call on them to come to Madison and do their jobs;
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Esser, Eric - GOV
From: GOV Press

Sent: Saturday; February 19, 2011 12:18 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Senate Dems shouldcome to Madison
February 19, 2011

Senator Erpenbach, Senator Miller, and his fellow Democrats should come back to Wisconsin to do their
iobs. These are many of the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a billion dollar tax
hike in 24 hours with no public input. The quickest way to resolve the current situation isfor the
to call on them to come to Madison and do their jobs.
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Esser, Eric - GOV
From: GOV Press

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 20112:51 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Walker Calls DemocratLegislators Back Into State
February 17, 2011

Walker Calls Democrat legislators Back Into State

Out of respect for the institution of the Legislature and the democratic process, I am calling on Senate
Democrats to show up to work today, debate legislation and cast their vote. Their actions by leaving
the state and hiding from voting are disrespectful to the hundreds of thousands of public employees
who showed up to work today and the millions of taxpayers they represent.
Governor Walker will be holding a press conference at 4:45p.m. CST today in the Governor's
Conference room to discuss the day's events. It will only be open to credentialed members ofthe
media.
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Fadness, Joseph F - GOV

To: GOV DL All staff
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 18, 2.011
• Teachers holding "sick outs" across the state, MPS closed. 2.2. other districts closed or delayed,
• W"atch the Governor's Fox & Friends interview this morning~
Nation/Wo)'ld
Athens in Mad Town
Editorial - Wall Street Journal
members to contribute 5.8% of salary toward their pensions and chip in 12..6% ofthe cost of their health insurance
premiums.
Gov, Walker's Pretext

Editorial - The New York Times
consequences, Gov, Scott Walker of Wisconsin stands out as the first to bring his State Capitol to a halt.

New York Times .
The fury among thousands ofworkers, students and union supporters rose to a boil on Thursday, as state
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash collective bargaining rights for public
workers. Protesters blocked a door to the Senate chambers. They sat down, body against body, filling a corridor,
They chanted "Freedom, democracy, unionsl" in the stately gallery as the senators convened.

WaU Street Journal
Democratic lawmakers fled the state Thursday in an effort'to torpedo a closely watched vote on what would be the
Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'hullied' hy union hill protesters

The Hill - Washington, D.C.
budget plan.
Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor ScottWalker's Budget Tactics 'InSUlting,'
Asks for 'Respect'
ABC News
41712011
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Public Worker Protests Spread From Wisconsin to Ohio (Update!)

Bloomberg

Washington Post .

Chicago Tribune
For a brieftime Thursday, a Rockford hotel and water park took on a circus-like atmosphere as a band of runaway
Milwaukee
The Demst tantrum

Editorial - Milwaukee Journui Sentinel
illinois can't fetch Dems, lawyers say

lawyers. .

I Faith leaders voice support for unions

Milwaukee JoW"nal Sentinel
When Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listeckilent his voice to this week's legislative debate over collective
endorsed the role oflabor unions in creating ajnst economy and society.
FOX6 - Milwaukee
The state's largest school district has joined those tbat bave canceled classes due to teacher shortages causedby
union protests at the state CapitoL
Madison
Governor ScottWalker not backing down

Wisconsin Reporter
Protesters come from near and far for I civics lesson in the flesh'
Wisconsin State JoW"nal
The Capitol Times .
The gambit by 14 Democratic state senators to leave the state Thursday instead ofbeing outvoted on a hugely
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Thursday's Senate walkout wasn't the first at the state Capitol

lose $7.1 million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42-4 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green BayjAppleton
As public sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union plan. private sector split
in FoxValley
For.some private sector workers, Gov. Scott Walker's forceful approach with public workers unions isn't at all out
of line.

Editorial-AppletonPost-Crescent
Today, we criticize the 14 Senate Democratsfor using the wrong means to a worthy end.
Wisconsin pemocrats make a run for the border to protest Gov. Scott Walker budget bill
evening.

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-century of collective bargaining for public
La C1'ossejEau Claire
Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor bill; Republicans plan to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Gov. ScottWalker's controversial budget rep air bill. Speaking from an "undisclosed location: Vinehout said, "This
was the ouly choice we had to slow things down.'
Protests spread to campus; UWML faculty to proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
UW -La Crosse employees said today they are willing to sacrifice to help balance the state budget but don't want to
lose their rights to negotiate as a group. 'We don't want to take an unfair share of the bread," said Susan
even given a seat." .

La Crosse Tribune
bargaining for state workers. .

Chippewa Herald
Protestors flood Capitol again, Democratic senators flee state
4/7/2011
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Wausau/Rhinelander

State Sen. Julie Lassa, who along with her fellow Democrats was not in attendance at the start ofThursday's
Wausau Daily Herald

Steuens Point Journal
As many as 100 to 150 students protested Gov. Scott Walker'sbudget bill in front of Stevens Point Area Senior
rights.

Steuens Point Journal
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights, and the social and
Students at the University ofWisconsin-Stevens Point joined peers from UW institutions across the state in
budget repair bill.
I Educators speak out against Walker's budget bill
most public workers of almost all of their collective bargaining rights.

Superior/Duluth

Superior Telegram
Senators in biding and statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov. Walker's proposed budget repair
bill, wbich would end collective bargaining rights for most public employees.
41712011
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 12:18 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Senate Dems should come to Madison
February 19, 2011

Senator Erpenbach, Senator Miller, and his fellow Demacrats should come back to Wisconsin to do their
iobs. These are many of the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a billion dollar tax
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Monday, February21, 2011 1:50 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Timeline of Union & Senate Democrats BudgetRelated Events
February 21, 2011

Timeline of Union & Senate Democrats Budget Related Events
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released a timeline of union and Senate Democrats' actions
related to balancing the budget.
2009
February 17~Governor Doyle introduces a budget repair bill that raises taxes by one billion dollars.
(http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2009/data/SB66hst.html)
2010
Campaign season-Governor campaigns on budget reform. Unions send out flyers warning that
Walker might reform collective bargaining.
I November 2-County Executive Scott Walker becomes the Governor-elect.
November 10-Governor-elect Walker asked Governor Doyle to suspend contract negotiations so their
fiscal impact could be considered in the context of the 2011-13 state budget.
November 29-Governor-elect Walker penned a letter to the lame duck legislature, asking them not to
take up state employee contracts. (attached)
December 7-Marty Beil, executive director of AFSCME calls Walker, "master ofthe plantation and
we're supposed to be his slaves."
(http://www.channeI3000.com/politics/26049415/detail.htmIJ
December 10-The contract negotiations, which were not completed in the first 17 months of the
contract period, were suddenly finalized.
December 16-State employee contracts fail to pass the Legislature. Marty Beil, executive director of
AFSCME calls a Legislator "not a prostitute, a whore. W-H-O-R-E."
(http://hostma dlson. com/wsi/news/iocal/govt-an d-po Iitics/article_e836dc76-0862 -l1eO-a476-
00lcc4c03286.htmIJ
January 3-Governor Walker is inaugurated. Wisconsin faces a $137 million current fiscal year shortfall
and looming $3.6 billion structural budget deficit.
February ll-Before introducing budget repair bill, Governor Walker personally briefs Senator Miller
and Representative Barca on the bill. Governor Walker introduces budget repair bill.
February 15-The Joint Finance Committee takes 17 hours of public testimony on the budget repair
bill.
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February 16-The Joint Finance Committee passes the budget repair bill with changes to protect
workers rights.
February 17-Fourteen Senate Democrats flee Wisconsin to avoid debating, offering amendments or
$49,943 per year. $49,943 divided by 365 days, times 14 State Senators = $1,915)
February 18- Public employee unions claim to support having their members pay 5.8% a pension
contribution and 12.6% of the cost of health insurance coverage. Governor Walker states that when
local governments receive cuts to state aid they are going to need the tools contained in his proposal
to help balance their budget without layoffs or reductions in the delivery of cover government
services. Fourteen Senate Democrats remain in Illinois, take an additional $1,915 from taxpayers for
February 19-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation in Illinois, take an additional $1,915
February20-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation in Illinois, take an additional $1,915
February 21-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation in Illinois, take an additional' $1,915
fundraise.
(http://www.ssdc-wi.orgfSSDC/Home.html)
statement:
Senate Democrats need to come back to work the jobs that they are getting paid to do. 24 hours was
enough time for them to increase taxes by $1 billion dollars two years ago. Now with more than 17
I hours of public testimony and a 5 day vacation to Illinois, Senate Democrats say they need more time.
The truth is at a time when Wisconsin is in a fiscal crisis, these individuals are on a taxpayer funded,
campaign fundralsing vacation-avoiding debate and their duty to cast their vote on a proposal that is
Instead of using Wisconsin's fiscal crisis to fill their campaign coffers, Senate Democrats should do their
iob.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February22, 2011 9:05 AM
To: GOV Press
February 22, 2011

.Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2

Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how collective
Example #1 Paid-Time Offfor Union Activities


I direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on operational needs
and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As county executive,
instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union. opposed. Additionally, government
cannot explore privatization of functions that could save taxpayers money.
statement:
unfortunately for the millions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lassa and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to Illinois to get 'to
know a lot of my fellow caucus members.'
Wisconsin working to balance the state budget. 'Senators should return to Wisconsin and make their
voice heard through the democratic process by casting their votes.
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SUbject: Morning News Update 02.22.11
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Tuesday. February 22. 2011
News Summary:
• Gov. Walker to address the people ofWisconsin tonight at 6 p.m. WISC~TV and Wisconsin Eye will air the
address.
• Senate Dems have raised over $279,000 on the lam.
• Senate &Assembly in session today.
• Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2/3s majority vote to increase income, sales taxes.
• Video: Governor WaIker on Hannity
• Video: Governor Walker on MOI'Ding Joe
La Crosse Tribune
Sheboygan Press
NationfWorld

WaH Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wis., to battle a series ofreforms proposed by Gov.
idea has been proposed, unions have battled it vigorously because the money they collect from dues is at the heart
of their power.

by Stephen Hayes - WaH Street Journal
called on Americans to live up to their ideals.

WaH Street Journal
The clash between Republicans and unions that caught fire in Wisconsin last week escalated-Monday: Labor
walkoutto stall bills that would limit union power.
4/7/2011
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Uve Ufe on the Lam

Wall Street Journal.
At 8 a.m. Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin· met upstairs from a coffee shop a block from the capitol aud
decided the safest route to blocking Republican Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill was to leave town. Elder
statesmau, 83-year-old Sen. Fred Risser, who was first elected in 1956, gave his blessing.

BBC News - London
"We're willing to take this as long as ittakes," Gov Walker told US media.
GOP presidential hopefuls rally behind Wis. Gov. ScottWalker

USA Today
finding some support from the politiciaus who want to replace President Obama.

Washington Post
- The myths about public employees are flying fast aud furious, so here's two things to remember ... First,
recession begau - both furloughs aud layoffs. And, as EPI's study on Wisconsin state worker compensation

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich Hahau worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.
Wisconsin Gov. ScottWalker: No compromise on union rights

Politico
Democratic senators who have fled to Illinois to return to "where they belong" so Republicans cau move forward
with his budget-cutting plan,
I New York's Teamsters Local 237 to bus in support to union protestors in Wisconsin
New York Daily News
some Big Apple reinforcements.

USA Today
committee that supports Democrats aud acts as a clearinghouse for donations. The contributions from more than
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups andActBlue acts as a conduit. '

TIME Magazine
It's 9 p.m. on Sunday night but the sound of beating drums, saxophones aud maracas continue to reverberate
against the WiSconsin State Capitol's stone walls.

Christian SctenceMonitor
With nearly 70,000 people storming the capitol steps of Madison last week aud more expected to fill the city's
High Noon for Democratic Party in Wisconsin

The stakes are huge for the Democratic Party in Wisconsin right now. Thousauds of state workers are furious that
Gov. Scott Walker is asking for givebacks in their benefits. The governor also wauts to cripple labor unions from
negotiating in that state. Workers have walked off the job aud mauy schools are shut down.
Daniels sticl<s up for Walker
Politico
the ones in Egypt.

Forbes
Despite the tens of thousands who have turned up to battle Walker's attempt at taking away collective bargaining
could deal the union movement a crushing - even fatal- blow.

Los Angeles Times .
New York Daily News
Neither side budging ill Wisconsin union fight

protesters filled the halls of the Capitol for a second week.



NPR.
Protests could spread across U.S., unions say

The Province
change rules for collective bargaining, a union spokesman said.

Washington Post

The masses are rising up against imperious leadership in Manama, Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli and Madison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.? .
LosAngeles Times
to block passage of a controversial bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for most public employee unions.
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Detroit Free Press .
Make Everybody Hurt

their allies immediately flew into a rage, comparing Walker to Hitler, Mussolini and Mubarak.
Civility lacking in Wisconsin fracas

Chicago Sun-rimes
Tea Party protesters must be kicking themselves for being faint-hearted. After all, they showed up only attown

Chicago Tribune
And it's about time.
Wisconsin Protests Draw Thousands OfWorkers Fighting For Key Union Rights
Huffing ton Post
president Hosni Mubarak resign his post, the newly appointed Republican Governor of Wisconsin qnietly
launched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- and the very notion of organized labor in America.

Baltimore Sun
I and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov. Scott Walker has sought, and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collective bargaining.
For WiSconsin unions, a telling concession

Washington Post

CNN

FoxNews
do is wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night, "Against public employees who are
Milwaukee
Burlington residents to Sen. Wirch: Go back to Madison and vote

BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of Burliogton, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
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Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie. "Come back andvote," saidHerrick, who works in retail. "Elections
have consequences."
Barrett warns of cuts to come (AUD10)

Wisconsin Radio Netuiork
Milwaukee MaYDI' Tom Barrett delivered his state of the city address Monday, and said he understands that

Milwaukee Journal Sentinei
Committee via Actlslue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic ·causes.
Game time is over

Editorial - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Editorial - Milwaukee JoW'nal Sentinel
The protesters in Madison were loud and insistent - and sometimes colorful. They chanted. They sang. They beat
drums.
Walker has created Ian ideological war.' Barrett says

Milwaukee Journal. Sentinel
"I think he's loving the fact he's created this ideological war," Barrett said. Barrett was Walker's Democratic
opponent in last fall's governor's race. "The whole purpose is to pit people against one another," the mayor said in
an interview after his annual"state of the city". speech.
Refinancing ofbonds is huge part of budget repair bill

Milwaukee JoW'nalSentinel .
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to curtail bargaining rights fur public-sector unions has triggered mass protests and
;
II!
Doctors' excuses for Protesting teachers in Madison draw scrutiny
issued them, are likely to be subjected to more intensive examinations.
Teachers ready, but reluctant, to rerum to classrooms

Milwaukee J ournul Sentinel
"But I kept thinking about all the protesters in Tahrir Square, and how they were protesting for what they believed
in even though their lives were in danger, and I thought, if they can face that, then I can be here facing this,"
job to be here. n


Home sales rise 16.2%, but prices lag

Milwaukee JoW'nal Sentinel
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Madison
Walker warns state workers thatlayoff notices may be forthcoming

Associated Press - Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiving layoff
Budget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the floor

WisPolitics
Other states' officials split on Walker's move to repeal collective bargaining

WEAC President Mary Bell responds to Governor Walker's Monday Press Conference (PDF)
WEAC '
'Labor group calls for general strike if budget repair bill is approved
The Capital Times
The South Central Federation of Labor is calling for a general strike of close to 100 unions, representing about.
the governor.
Stalemate in the statehouse: Government in limbo as union debate rages

Wisconsin State Journal .
Senate Democrats are still in hiding and protesters are still packing the state Capitol, but Gov. Scott Walker arid
collective bargaining rights for public workers and make sweeping changes to Medicaid.
I Running away is irresponsible


Wi5consin State Journal

Wisconsin's local governments never asked to end collective bargaining. as Scott Walker contends
collective bargaining rights," says Miles Turner, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School District'
Administrators.
Green Bay/Appleton '
Green Bay area officials bracing for local cutS with Wisconsin budget situation
Green Bay Press-Gazette "
reductions in shared revenue andschool aid
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Editorial: It:'s time to start talking about a solution

the Legislature, you'd say that it'll take the 14 Senate Democrats to come back from hiding in illinois and do the
job they were elected to do.
Appleton lawmaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemption in budget plan for transit
workers
Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan may tilt political playing field
MADISON -e- The high-stakes fight in Wisconsin over union rights is about more than pay and benefits in the

Senate Republicans resigned to forge mead with less-controversial business such as tax breaks for dairy farmers
Editorial: Snatching defeat from the hands of budget victory

Hopper: Rolling back bargaining rights at root of fiscal sustainabilitv

Revoking most collective bargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and
I school district budgets long term, Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac, said Monday.

As the standoff entered its second week none of the major players offered any signs of backing down in a high-
68,000 people on Saturday. Thousands more braved cold winds and temperatures in the 2.0s to march again on
Monday, waving signs that said "Stop the attack on Wisconsinfamilles" and "solidarity."
La Crosse/Bau Claire
Changes to Medicaid criticized; up to 70,000 could lose coverage

La Crosse Tribune
Overshadowed in Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bilIis a provision that could lead to some
County approves worker contracts; unions OK one-year wage freeze

La Crosse Tribune
thinkiog this is being rushed," he said. "My concern is we don't rush into a decision that ties our hands once the

Chippewa Herald
protesters from work, and the Wisconsin Medical Society has criticized the doctors' actions.
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Wausau/Rhinelander

Wausau Daily Herald
Hundreds of teachers locally called in sick on Friday to participate in protests against Gov. Scott Walker's budget
Local Walker supporters say itts time to make cuts

budget repair bill.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February22, 201111:41 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Response to DPWLie
February 22, 2011

Response to DPW Lie
through a software approva I program that unblocks them. Within 30 minutes of being notified this
In response to DPW's lie, Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
Over the last week and a half Governor Walker has repeatedly talked about protestors haviru; every
right to have theirvoice heard. Hours for the State Capitol have been changed to af/ow protestors
try it out.
The Democratic Party should spend less time lying about Governor Walker, and more time trying to get
Senate Democrat's taxpayer funded vacation to lllinois to fiff their campaign coffers.
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From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press
Subject: Textofthe Governors Address
February 22, 2011


Madison-Below is the text of Governor Walker's conversation about our current fiscal year challenges,
Good evening.
Wisconsin is showing the rest of the country how to have a passionate, yet civildebate about our
finances. That's a very Midwestern trait and something we should be proud of. I pray, however, that this
civility willcontinue as people pour into our state from all across America.
First, let me be clear: I have great respectfor those who have chosen a career in government. I really do.
I In 1985, when I was a high school junior in the small town of Delavan, I was inspired to pursue public
service after I attended the American Legion's Badger Boys State program. The military veterans and
educators who put on that week-long event showed the honorin serving others,
Tonight, I thank the :JGG,DOG-plus state and local government employees who showed up for work today
I also understand how concerned many government workers are about theirfutures. I've listened to
their comments and read their emails.
I listened to the educator from Milwaukee who wrote to me about her concerns about the legislation
and what it might mean for her classroom.
That's why last week we agreed to make changes to the bill to address many of those issues.
And I listened to others like the correctional officer in Chippewa Falls who emailed me arguing that
bargaining rights for public employee unions are the only way to ensure that workers get a fair say in
their working conditions,
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. 250,000 people to work in the private sector over the next four years.
The legislation I've put forward is about one thing. It's about balancing our budget now -- and in the
future. Wisconsin faces a 137 million dollar deficit for the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion
dollar deficit forthe upcoming budget.
People like the woman from Wausau who wrote me saying "l'm a single parent of two children, one of
whom is autistic. I have been intimately involved in my school district, but I can no longer afford the
taxes I pay. I am in favor of everyone paying for benefits, as I have to. "
I Or the substitute teacher here in Madison, who wrote to me last week about havinq to sit at home
She sent me an email that went on to say, "I was given no choice in joining the union and I am forced to
pay dues ... I am missing out on pay today... Ifeel like I have no voice."
My brother's in the same situation. He works as a banq uet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel
In every way, they are a typical middle-class family here-m Wisconsin. David mentioned to me that he
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He <iike so many other workers across Wisconsin - would love a deal like the benefits we are pushing in
That's because what we are asking for is modest- at least to those outside of government.
And this is just one part of our comprehensive plan to balance the state's 3.6 billion dollar budget
deficit.
As a former county official, I know that first hand.
For years, I tried to use modest changes in pension and health insurance contributions as a means of
acceptable to me.
Here's another example: in Wisconsin, many local school districts are required to buy their health
insurance through the WEA Trust (which is the state teachers union's company). When our billpasses,
could be used to pay for more teachers and put more money into the classroom to help our kids.
•
III Well-- Governor Doyle and the legislature did that: two years ago. In fact they passed a budget-repair
bill (in just one day, mind you) that included a billion-dollartax increase.
That money was supposed to be for one-time costs for things like roads and bridges. Instead, they used
it as a short-term fix to balance the last state budget. Not surprisingly, the state now faces a dejicit for
the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion dollar hole for the budget starting July 1st.
Fundamentally, that's wnot we were elected to do. Make tough decisions. Whether we like the outcome
or not, our democratic institutions callfor us to participate. That is why I am asking the missing Senators
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the world's greatest demacracy, you should be here, In Madison, at the Capitol.
The missing Senate Democrats must know that their failure to come to work wl/llead to dire
consequences very soon. Failure to acton this budget repair bill means (at least) 15 hundred state
employees willbe laid off before the end ofJune. If there Is no agreement by July Lst, another 5-6
But, there Is a way to avoid these laYoffs and other cuts. The 14 State Senators who are staying outside
really talking about today Is our future.
mentioned earlier.
like you, I want my two sons to grow up In a state at least as great as the Wisconsin I grew up In.
Ourfounders were pretty smart. They understood that it Is through frugality and moderation in
history by restoring fiscal responsibility that fosters prosperity for today - and for future generations.
Thank you for joining me tonight. May God richly Mess you and your family and may God continue to
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From: Evenson, Tom -GOV

SUbject: Morning News Update for 02.23.11
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Februm 23. 2011
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to taxpayers abont the budget repair bill in his first fireside chat last evening.
.• Assembly Democrats hold filibuster overnight, call Governor's fireside chat "The King's Speech."
• Senate Democrats say they've "given :UP on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes.
to the floor.
La Crosse Tribune
I Oshkosh Northwestern
Sheboygan Press
Nation/World
Back my union rights bill by Friday or 1,500 public workers will lose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
Daily Mail - United Kingdom
.Class war in Wisconsin

be labour's last.
Battle of Madison tests US stomach for long struggle


Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker ofthe late 1980s and early 1990s, one of
Page 2 of6
a came ofyoung Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and whose policy innovations--
welfare reform first of all transformed the nation.
>-
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have lPretty Much Given Up On The Governor'

Huffington Post
Jim Halperin CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand
fully the collateral consequences ofhis stubbornness. So we've decided to refocus on the people we believe may be

Wan Street Journal .
Tbe privileged are revolting in Wisconsin.
(Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to protests

USA Today
Scott Walker's plan to cut union benefits and end most public workers' collective bargainiog rights as the state
Our view: In Wisconsin budget battIe, bad behavior all around

Editorial- USA Todny
Democraticlawmakers are hiding out in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will. And Walker, a
Wisconsin Republicans Try to Lure Back Dems by Moving Controversial Voter ID Bill.
Fox News
I Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes tougher
Reuters
The measure,which was proposed by the Republican governor, requires a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate
Bob McDonnell: I stand with Wisconsin Gov. ScottWalI<er

CBS News
"We made tough choices, what! think the president failed to do this time," McDonnell said. ''That's what Scott
same way."

New York Times
MADISON, Wis. - As executive director of the main union ofWisconsin state employees, Marty Beil is at the


Wan Street Journal

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vigil that has turned the rotunda into an indoor campground.
WhatWisconsin Has Wrought: Labor Unrest Spreads

TIME Magazine
As demonstrations in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's efforts to limit collective bargaining for many state
across the nation.
ship government workers of their collective bargaining rights.

bargaining rights.
Making sense ofWisconsinfs union showdown

too frequently to make sense ofsomething that has happened and demands our wise opinionation.

LA Times
would curb public employees' collective bargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov. Walker threatens to lay off workers
ifhis proposal doesn't pass.
I Busting the unions

Op-Ed - LA Times
working people.

Slate Magazine
Speech."

spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are leery ofcutting specific programs.
Milwaukee

Editorial - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
them straight: We're in areal fix. We have a big budget hole to fill.

• ',..,1,.. ....... ..
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Milwaukee Journal. Sentinel
Madison -- Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to make Democrats biding out in Illinois come back to Wisconsin

Miboaukee Journal Sentinel
Madison - In a televised speech Tuesday, Gov. Scott Walker called for civility and declined to back down from his

Milwaukee Journal: Sentinel
All but two of the Indiana Legislature's 40 House Democrats walked out ofthe statehouse Tuesday in a bid to
delay action on three bills that would curtail collective bargaining rights.'

Madison - Name by name, their absence was noted, the clerk efficiently reading the rollcall, the words met by
silence.

State Rep. Gordon Hintz, ticketed tbis month as part of an investigation into prostitution at an Appleton massage
parlor, said Monday he would take responsibility for his actions. .

Miboaukee Journal Sentinel
University ofWisconsin Hospital and Clinics - which doesn't receive state money directly - would be barred from
bill.
Time to come home

Editorial - Racine Journal Times
I Senate Democrats have made the point. Now it's time for them to go back to Madison.

RACINE COUNTY - A resolution asking the governor to handle collective bargaining aspects of a budget repair bill

Associated Press - RacineJournal Times .
MADISON, Wis. CAP) "With their Senate colleagues still in biding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly began
Capitol capacity: Lawmal(er voices concern about building's sITuctural integrity

crowded inside for more, than a week.

Milwaukee J oumcl Sentinel
Harley-Davidson Inc. has reached a tentative contract settlement with the labor unions at its Kansas City, Mo.,

Public school officials are being advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staffby the end of the month,
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about doctors issuing excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol over the weekend, officials saidTuesday..
Madison

Editorial - Wisconsin State Journal
It's no small thing tbat only a handful of people have been arrested for minor offenses during the hnge and

Scott Walker succeeds in enacting legislation that would strip most bargaining rights from most pnblic employee
unions.
Local leaders from throngboutthe state ask GOP to not end collective bargaining
Gov. Scott Walker says sweeping changes to collective bargaining in the state budget repair bill can help local
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officials are saying ''No thanks."

Wisconsin State Journal.
amendments proposed by Democrats - most of them meantto stall the progress of Gov. Scott Walker's

Editorial - Beloit Daily News
in Madison.

. The Capital Times
Assembly Republicans didn't stray from the party message Tuesday, telling dozens ofreporters packed inside a
Wisconsin is behind them..

Editorial - The Capital Times
A non-compromising Gov. Scol! Walker insists that he must strip away the bargaining rights of public employee
unions so that local govermnents and school districts have the flexibility to deal with their own budgets, which he
has promised will be hlt by huge cuts in funds they now receive from the state.

WtSconsin Reporter
MADISON - More than 60,000 individuals could find themselves without state govermnent-backed health
care next year if lawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
Green Bay/Appleton
Municipal leaders await impact of Gov. ScottWall{er's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
drop their coverage and seek benefits through family members working in local govermnent?
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Wisconsin Democrats· runaway gambit in response to budget vote likely futile

In an eleventh-hour scheme designed to block passage of Gov. Scol! Walker's bndget repair bill, 14 slate Senate
Democrats fled to Dlinois and deprived the 19 Republicans of the zo-vote threshold needed to take up the fiscal
- measure.
Capitol dispute proves that votes count

If you're a public employee or the spouse ofa public employee and you didn't vote, you kuow now that elections

Sheboygan Press
MADISON - Gov. Scol! Walker says failing to pass a bill stripping union rights for Wisconsin public workers

Editorial - Appleton Post-Crescent
ramifications.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Metro Ride faces $tM loss in federal aid

Wausau Dal1y Herald
Wausau's Metro Ride program could lose more than $1 million in federal transportation grants if Gov. Scol!
I
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Hogan, Pat - DOA

Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 23, gOll
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to taxpayers about the budget reMir bill in his first fireside chat last evenin&
.• Senate Democrats say they've "given up on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes.
to the floor.
AJmleton Post-Crescent
La Crosse Tribune
Milwaukee J oW'nal Sentinel
I Oshkosh Northwestern
Sheboygan Press
NationjWorld
Back my union rights bill by Friday or l,5!t!U!ublic workers will lose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
Dm1yMail- United Kingdom
Gov. Scott Walker said up to 1,500 workers could lose their jobs by July, but failed-to say which workers would be

be labour's last.
Battle of Madison tests US stomach for long strug~

. Thompson praises Walker, remains silent on labor law

Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker ofthe late 1980s and early 1990S, one of
AI"tI"\Ir'\f\11
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a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstauding status quo and whose policy innovations --
welfare reform first of all-- transformed the nation,
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pl'etty Much Given UR On The Governor'

Huffington Post
"We had a Senate Democratic caucus last night, and we've pretty much given up ou the governor," said state Seu.
Jim Holperiu CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand
flexible to some degree, aud that's Senate Republicans. A lot of those Senate Republicans have been around a loug

Wall Street Journal
<Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to Rrotests

USA Today .
Scott Walker's plan to cut union benefits and end most public workers' collective bargaining rights as the state

Editorial:»- USA Today
are playing hooky to protest Gov. Scott Walker's plan to trim their benefits aud clip back the power of their union.
Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illiuois to preveut a GOP majority from working its will. And Walker, a
newly elected Republican, has choseu this. momeut offiscal crisis to pursue questionable tax cuts and a risky
Fox News
Wiscousin Republicans are trying to lure Senate Democrats back to the state capital by moving ahead with a
coutroversial bill that would require voters to show photo ID before casting a ballot.
I Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes tougher

Reuters
Bob McDonnell; I stand with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

CBS News
same way,"

New York Times .

So it's uot about the budget; it's about the power.
It's Crunch Time fm:...Q!'ganized Labor

Wall Street Journal
Labor uuions are facing the most direct challenge to their political and financial clout since Ronald Reagan broke
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For more than a week now, several hundred protesters have spent the night sleepiug inside the Capitol building, a
vigil that has turned the rotunda into an indoor campgrouud.

TIME Magazine
As demonstrations in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's efforts to limit collective bargainiug for many state
across the nation.
MILWAUKEE- Wisconsin state Sen. Chris Larson packed just his toothbrush and one extra shirt as he and 13
strip government workers of their collective bargaining rights.
Nideo} Wisconsin Democrats stage overnight filibuster

MADISON,Wis. - Democrats kept the Wisconsin Assembly up overnight with a droning filibuster in another
bargaining rights.
Making sense of Wisconsin's union showdown


LA Times
would curb public employees' collective bargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov. Walker threatens to layoff workers
Busting the unions

Op-Ed - LA Times
working people.

Slate Magazine
Speech."

spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are Ieery of cutting specific programs.
Milwaukee
One small sten... is all it takes


on the national scene and a new political hope for the national Republican Party,
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delay action on three bills that would curtail collectivebargaining rights.

silence.
Assembly member accepts responsibility for ticket in massa~parlorcase

uw Hospital surprised to find its workers in budget-repair bill

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - which doesn't receive state money directly - would be barred from
bill.
Time to come home

Editorial - Racine Journal Times
County resolution 0lWosing Walker's bill sent to committee

RACINECOUN1Y- A resolution asking the governor to handle collectivebargaining aspects of a budget repair bill

MADISON, Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleagues still in hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly began
Capitol capacity: Lawmaker voices concern about building':u;tructural integrity


Public school dish'Jets advised to decide on layoffs

Public school officials are being advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staff by the end of the month,
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about doctors issuing excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol over the weekend, officialssaid Tuesday.
Madison


unions.
Locallead'ers from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective bargaining
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officials are saying "No thanks."

amendments proposed by Democrats - most of them meant to stall the progress of Gov.Scott Walker's

in Madison.

The Capital Times
Walker's plans not what loc.l!lgovernments asked for

Editorial- The Capital Times '
unions so that local governments and school districts have the flexibility to deal with their own budgets, which he
Governor's budget repair bill usher,S in health care ehanges

Wisconsin' Reporter
care next yeariflawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
.Green Bay/Appleton
Munieipalleaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
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Wisconsin Democrats' runaway gambit in response to budget vote lil<ely futile

measure.

Editorial- Sheboygan Press
Ifyou're a public employee or the spouse of a public employee and you didn't vote, you lrnow now that elections

Sheboygan Press

ramifications.
Wausau/Rhinelander

Wausau Daily Herald
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Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Tuesday, February 22,2011
-
News Summary:
• Gov. Walker to address the people of Wisconsin tonight at 6 p.m, WISe-TV and Wisconsin Eye will air the
address.
• Senate Dems have raised over $279,000 on the lam.
• Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2/3s majority vote to increase income, sales taxes.
.• Video: Governor Walker on Hannitv
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 20 - 2~ (438 dips)
Eall Claire Leader-Telegram
La Crosse Tribune
Manitowoc Herald Times ReI!orter
Sheboygan Press
NationfWorld
The Showdown Ovcr Public Union Power

Wall Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wis., to battle a series of reforms proposed by Gov.
of their power.

called on Americans to live up to their ideals.

Wall Street Journal
walkout to stall bills that wonld limit union power.
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Wall Street Journal
At 8 a.m. Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin met upstairs from a coffee shop a block from the capitol and.

BBCNews - London
"We're willing to take this as long as it takes," Gov Walker told US media.

USA Today
finding some support from the politicians who want to replace President Obama.

Washington Post
- The myths about public employees are flying fast and furious, so here's two things to remember ... First,
recession began - both furloughs and layoffs. And, as .!'PI's study on Wisconsin state worker compensation
.shows, public workers in Wisconsin are compensated less well than their private sector counterparts,

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich Hahau worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.

Politico
Democratic senators who have fled to Illinois to return to "where they belong" so Republicans can move forward
New York's Teamsters Local 237to bus in support to union protestors in Wisconsin
New York Daily News
some Big Apple reinforcements.

USA Today
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups and ActBlue acts as a conduit.

TIMEMagazine
Wisconsin protest shows state's evolving,political history

Christian Science Monitor .
With nearly 7°,000 people storming the capitol steps of Madison last week and more expected to fill the city's
High Noon for Democratic Parly in Wisconsin

The stakes are huge for the Democratic Patty in Wisconsin right now. Thousands of state workers are furious that
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Daniels sticks up for Walkel'

Politico
the ones in Egypt.
Public Employee Unions Failing Badly At Public ·Relations

Forbes
Despite the tens ofthousands who have turned up to battle Walker's attempt at taking away collective bargaining
Jonah Goldberg: Public unions must 1m

Los Angeles Times
New York Daily News

Wisconsin Democratic aide says governor must compromise.


. Reuters News Service - New York Times
MADISON,Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Monday urged 14 Democratic state

NPR
Protests could spre"d across U.S., unions say

The Province
change rules for collective bargaining, a union spokesman said.
Starving Wisconsin ts unions

.Washington Post

The masses are rising up against imperious leadership in Manama, Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli and Madison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.?
Los Angeles Times
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Detroit Free Press
Make Everybody Hurt

their allies immediately flew into a rage, comparing Walker to Hitler, Mussolini and Mubarak,
Civility lacking inWisconsin fracas

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tribune
, And it's about time.
Wiseonsin Protests Draw Thousands Of Workers Fighting For Key Union Rights
HuffingtonPost .
president Hosni Mubarak resign his post, the newly appointed Republican Governor of Wisconsin quietly
launched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- and the very notion oforganized labor in America,

Baltimore Sun
and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov. Scott Walker has sought, and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collective bargaining.

Washington Post

CNN
DNC Chairman: Wisconsin Govel'nor Waging War on Public Workers

Fox News
do is wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night. "Against public employees who are
Milwaukee
Burlington re,sidents to Sen, Wireh: Go back to Madison and vote

BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of Burlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
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Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie. "Comeback and vote," said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections

Senate DellS have l'aised $280,000 siuce they went missing

Committee via ActBlue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic causes.
Game time is over


drnms. .
Walker has created 'an ideological war,' Barrett says

an interview after his annual "state of the city" speech.
Refinancing of bonds is hu@.p..art of budget repair bill

Im.ctors' excuses for protesting teachers in Madison draw scrutiny

issued them, are likely to be subjected to more intensive examinations.

job to be here."
Teacher retirements up aftet' budget fix proI!osal

GOP raises the stake"

Home sales rise 16.2%, but prices lag

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Madison

Associated Press' - Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. CAP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiving layoff
Bndget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the floor

WisPolitics
Other states' officials split on Walker's move to repeal collective bargaining

Wisconsin Reporter
opinion-page writers across the country,
WEAC President Mary Bell responds to Governor Walker's Monday Press Conference (PDF)
WEAC . .
Labor group calls for g!'nCl'al strike ifbudget repair bill is approved
The Capital Times
the governor.


Editorial ~ Wisconsin State Journal

accused of serious crimes. .
Union sUPI10rters from other states pour in to help Capitol protesters

Wisconsin's local governme.nts never asked to end collective barg!liuing, as Scott Walker contends
Administrators.
Green Bay/Appleton
Local officials know their- piece of the pie is shrinking again. For the better part of a decade, they've dealt with'
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Editorial: It's time to start talldng about a solution

job they were elected to do. .
AP-nleton lawmaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemntion in budget nhm for transit
workers
Gov. Scott Walker's budget nlan may tilt noUtical nlaying field
MADISON - The high-stakes fight in Wisconsin over nnion rights is about more than pay and benefits in the
public sector. It could have far-reaching effects ou electoral politics in this and other states by helping solidify
.H.llilgetbill imnasse continues in Madison

Senate Republicans resigned to forge ahead with less-controversial business such as tax breaks for dally farmers

Ifbalancing the state budget is truly Gov. ScottWalker's aim, the political brinksmanship can come to an end in
prevent a vote on the bill. .
Hopper: Rolling back barW!!ing rights at root of fiscal sustainability

Revoking most collectivebargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and
~,500 layoffs possible ifbill not OK'd by Friday

As the standoff entered its second week, none ofthe major players offered any signs of backing down in a high-
.changes to Medicaid criticized; un to 70,000 could lose coverage

La Crosse Tribune
70,000 people losing health insurance. .
County approves worke1' contracts; unions OK one-year wage freeze

La Crosse Tribune .
UW Health investigates doctors who wrote sick notes for Rrotesters

Chippewa Herold.
MADISON- UW Health is investigating reports of doctors writing sick notes last weekend to excuse Capitol·
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Wausau/Rhinelander

Wausau Daily Herald

budget repair bill.
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Sent: Friday, February 18, 20119:44AM
To: GOV DL All Slaff
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 18, 2011
• The Nation's eyes are on Wisconsin as Governor Walker,stands firm, Dems flee, and students protest.
• Watch the Governor's Fox & Friends intelview this morninjk
Governor Walker - Television Clins for Friday, Febrnary 18,2011
Nation/World
Athens in Mad Town
, Editorial- Wall Street Journal
premiums.


New York Times
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash collective bargaining rights for public
workers. Protesters blocked a door to the Senate chambers. They sat down, body against body, filling a 'corridor.
Union Fight Heats Un

Wall Street Journal
Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by unton bill nrotcsters

The Hill- Washington, D.C.
budget plan.
Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics 'Insulting,'
Asks for 'Resnect' ,
ABC News
A /1" '''If\1 1
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Public Worker Protests,spread From Wisconsin to Ohio (Updatel}

Bloomberg

Washington Post

Chicago Tribune
chased after a leprechaun,
Milwaukee
The Dems' tantrum


lawyers.


endorsed the role oflabor unions in creating a just economy and society.
:Milwaukee Public Schools closed for Friday due to high number of absentee calls from teachers
FOX6 - Milwaukee
Madison

Wisconsin Reporter
Thursday announced he would not budge on eliminating most collective bargainiug rights from public employees.
The Capitol Times
The gambit by 14 Democratic state senators to leave the state Thursday instead of being outvoted ou a hugely
controversial budget bill has drawn national attention, cheers from.s~pporters and a tongue-lashing from.
,1/1'""1/"1\11
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Gov. Scott Walker's collectivebargaining proposal could force the city of Madison to restructure Metro Transit or
lose $7.1 million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42.4 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green Bay/Appleton
As public sector uni~ainstWisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union plan, private sector split
in Fox Valley
ofline.
Senate Democrats wrong to leave "tate

Green Bay Press-Gazette .
State Democrats could not stand by and watch the Senate take up a bill aimed at stripping collectivebargaining
evening.

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-century of collectivebargaining for public
workers, Wisconsiu Democrats retaliated with the only weapon they had left: They fled.
Senate stalemate: Democrats fl!'e state to stall labor bill; Republicans plan to return today
La Crosse Tribune
Protests spread to campus; UW-Lfacultyto proceed with union vote

La Crosse Tribune
even given a seat."

La Crosse Tribune

Chippewa Herald
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tvausau/Rhinelander
Stevens Poitri J ournal
State Sen. Julie Lassa, who along with her' fellow Democrats was not in attendance at the start of Thursday's
workers in Wisconsin. '
Local Dems say they'll sup-port recall for lawmakers voting yes on budget bill
Wausau Daily Herald

Stevens Point J ournal
rights.

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Poiutjoined peers from UW institutions across the state in
budget repair bill.
Educators speak ont against Walker's budget bill

most public workers of almost all of their collective bargaining rights. '

President Baraek Obama has weighed in on the side of Wisconsin public employees, as angry protesters in
Madison continued to vent over Gov. Scott Walker's plan to radically restrict collectivebargaining rights.
Superior/Duluth
Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding and statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov. Walker's proposed budget repair
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From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press
Subject: Text of the Governor's Address
February 22, 2011


Madison-Below is the text of Governor Walker's conversation about our current fiscal year challenges,
Good evening.
Wisconsin is showltu; the rest of the country how to have a passionate, yet civildebate about our
finances. That's a very Midwestern trait and something we should be proud of I pray, however, that this
civility will continue as people pour into our state from all across America.
First, let me be clear: I have great respect for those who have chosen a career in government. I really do.
In 1985, when I was a high school junior In the small town of Delavan, I was inspired to pursue public
service after I attended the American Legion's Badger Boys State program. The military veterans and
educators who put on that week-long event showed the honor in serving others.
Tonight, I thank the 300,OOO-plus state and local government employees who showed up for work today
I also understand how concerned many government workers are about their futures. I've listened to
their comments and read their em ails.
I listened to the educator from Milwaukee who wrote to me about her concerns about the legislation
and what It might mean for her classroom.
That's why last week we agreed to make changes to the bill to address many of/hose issues.
And I listened to others like the correctional officer in Chippewa Falls who emailed me arguing that
bargaining rights for public employee unions are the only way to ensure that workers get a fair say In
their working conditions.
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250,000 people to work in the private sector over the next four years.
The legislation I've put forward is aboutone thing. It's about balancing our budget now -- and in the
future. Wisconsin faces a 137 million dollar deficit for the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion
dollar deficit for the upcoming budget.
People like the woman from Wausau who wrote me saying "I'm a single parent of two children, one of
whom is autistic. I have been intimately involved in my school district, but I can no longer afford the
taxes I pay. I am in favor of everyone paying for benefits, as I have to."
Or the substitute teacher here in Madison, who wrote to me last week about having to sit at home
She sent me an email that went on to say, "I was given no choice in joining the union and I am forced to
pay dues ... I am missing out on pay today... Ifee/like I have no voice."
Last week, I traveled the state visiting manufacturing plants and talking to workers <just like the guy
In every way, they are a typical middle-class family here in Wisconsin. David mentioned to me that he
pays nearly $800 a month for his health insurance and the littie he can set aside for his 401k.
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He <like so many other workers across Wisconsin - would love a deal like the benefits we are pushing in
That's because what we are asking for is modest - at least to those outside of government.
And this is just one part of our comprehensive plan to balance the state's 3.6 billion dollar budqe:
deficit.
As a former county official, I know that first hand.
Foryears, I tried to use modest changes in pension and health insurance contributions as a means of
acceptable to me.
Here's another example: in Wisconsin, many local school districts are required to buy their health
insurance through the WEA Trust (which is the state teachers union's company). When our bill passes,
could be used to pay for more teachers and put more money into the classroom to help our kids.
Well-- Governor Doyle and the Legislature did that: two years ago. In fact they passed a budget-repair
bill (in just one day, mind you) that included a billion-dollar tax increase.
That money was supposed to be.for one-time costs for things like roads and bridges. Instead, they used
it as a short-term ftx to balance the last state budget. Not surprisingly, the state now faces a deficit for
the remainder ofthis fiscal year and a 3.6 billion dollar hole for the budget starting July 1st.
or not, our democratic institutions callfor us to participate. That is why I am asking the missing Senators
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The missing Senate Democrats must know that their failure to come to work willlead to dire
consequences very soon. Failure to act on this budget repair bill means (at least) 15 hundred state
employees will be laid off before the end ofJune. If there is no agreement by July 1st, another 5-6
thousand state workers -- as well as 5-6 thousand local government employees would be also laid of!
really talking about today is our future.
mentioned earlier.
Ourfounders were pretty smart. They understood that it is through frugality and moderation in
history by restoring fiscal responsibility that fosters prosperity for today':" and for future generations.
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To: GOV DL AII.Staff
Office of Govemor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Febru;uy 18. 2011
• Governor Walker - Headline on Drudge RepOlt
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Friday, February 18,2011
Nation/World
Athens in Mad Town
Editorial - Wall Street J ournal
Mr. Walker's very modest proposal would take away the ability of most government employees to col1ectively
bargain for benefits. They could still bargain for higher wages,but future wage increases would be capped at the
premiums.

In a year when governors across the country ate competing to show who's toughest, no matter what the

New York Times
lawmakers prepared to vote on landmark legislation that would slash col1ective bargaining rights for public
workers. Protesters blocked a door to the Senate chambers. They sat down, body against body, fiJlinga corridor.

Wall Street J oumal
Democratic lawmakers fled the state Thursday in an effort to torpedo a closely watched vote on what wonld be the
seeking to block passage of the bill. .
Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by union bill proteste.r§.

The Hill- Washington, D.C. .
Wisconsin Gov.Scott Walker (R) says his party has been emboldened by massive protests against his controversial
budget plan.
Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller Calls Governor Scott Walker's Budget Tactics 'Insulting,'
Asks for 'Respect'
ABCNews
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Public Worker Protests Spread From Wisconsin to Ohio (Updatel}

Bloomberg
Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- In what nnion leaders say is becoming a national fight, protests against legislation to
restrict public employees' collective-bargaining rights spread from Wisconsin to Ohio. .

Washington Post

Chicago Tribune
Milwaukee
The Dems' tantrum

Illinois can't fetch Dems. lawyers say

lawyers. .


. bargaining by public employees, he was drawing on more than 100 years of Catholic social teaching, which has
endorsed the role oflabor unions in creating a just economy and society.
FOX6 - Milwaukee
Madison
Governor Scott Wl.llker not backing down

Wisconsin Reporter
Senators' r!in to Illinois gets cheel's from SupP-QI1:ers. a blast from Walker
The Capitol Times
4/12/2011
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Walker proposal could l'esult in $7.1 million cut in federal aid to Madison Metro Transit
lose $7.1 million in federal transit aid, about a sixth of the utility's $42-4 million budget for 2011, officials said.
Green. Bay/Appleton
As public sector unites against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's union pian, private sector split
in Fox ValleY
For some private sector workers, Gov. Scott Walker's forceful approach with public workers uuions isn't at all out
of line.

evening.

Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a half-centnry of collectivebargaining for public
La Crosse/Bau Claire
Senate stalemate: Democrats flee state to stall labor bill: Republicans plan to return today
La Crosse Tribune . .
Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill. Speaking from an "undisclosed Iooation.t' Vinehout said, ''This
Protests,spread to campu,,; UW-L faculty to proceed with union vote

La C1'Osse Tribune
even given a seat. IT '
Counj:y reacts to move against state workers

La Crosse Tribune

Chippewa Herald
4/12/2011
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Wausau/Rhinelander

Senate session for Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bili, said she believes she is standing for the interests of
Wausau Daily Herald

rights. .

As UWSP students march, faculty and staff members weigh options for respons~
protest Thursday, forgoing class and marcbing around the city to voice their opposition to Gov. Scott Walker's
budget repair bill.
Educators speal{ out 'against Wall{er's budget bill

Marshfield News-Herald .
most public workers of almost all of their collective bargaiuing rights.
President Barack Obama sides with WisconsilJ protesters

President Barack Obama has weighed in on the side of Wiscousin public employees, as angry protesters in
Madison continued to vent over Gov. Scott Walker's plan to radically restrict collectivebargaining rights.
Superior/Duluth

Superior Telegram
Senators in hiding aud statewide protests capped a day of unrest caused by Gov. Walker's proposed budget repair'
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press
SUbject: Senate Oems should come to Madison
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
February 19, 2011

Senator Erpenbach, Senator Miller, and his fellow Democrats should come back to Wisconsin to do theIr
[obs. These are many of the same Senators who, two years ago, rammed through a billion dollar tax
###
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Ristow, Nate· GOV
From: GOV Press

Sent: Monday, February 21,2011 8:00 AM
To: GOV Press

A Wisconsin State Journal editorial I Posted: Monday, Febrnary 21, 2011 7:00 am
Now it's time to get back to work - in Madison, not Rockford, Ill., or Chicago.
All 14 Democrats in the 33-member Wisconsin Senate staged a walkout from the Wiscousin Capitol in Madison on
Thursday.
They bolted to prevent the 19 Republicans who control the Senate from poteutially voting in favor of GOP Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair bill. The proposal, which the Democrats adamautly oppose, includes sweeping limits to
collective bargainiug for public employee unions.
So the Senate is now stock because it needs at least 20 members for a quorum before it can vote on fiscal matters.
State law allows the Senate to use law enforcement to force absent members back to the Capitol. But because all of the
Democrats are apparently holed up out of state, they're outside the jurisdiction of Wisconsin law enforcement.
So Wisconsin sits and waits. For how long? Until Walker apologizes for winning the last election?
Like it or not, the maj ority of Wisconsin voters elected Walker and other Republicans to run the statehouse for the next two
Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, met with the State Journal editorial board late Tuesday afternoon, urging us to urge the
governor to slow down his bill. We agreed with Erpenbach that the public deserves more than a week to consider such a
major piece oflegislation. And we said so in an editorial Thursday morning,
Moreover, Erpenbach has his own history of rushing legislation. We scolded him back ill 2009 for scheduling a public
hearing with barely 24 hours notice. We did so even though we strongly supported the bill he was moving - a statewide ban
on smoking in bars and restaurants;
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The many lawmakers who opposed the controversial smoking ban didn't head for the hills. They responsibly showed up at
the state Capitol to represent their constituents as bestthey could, even though their side didn't prevail.
Erpenbach and his Senate Democratic colleagues hiding out in Illinois should do the same.
http://host.madison,com/wsilnews/opinion/editorial/31iicle 5606ac81-c8ea-5682-9c1c-
laf2e9071e77.html
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Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update fo'r FebruaJY 23, 2011 .
-
News Summary:
• Video: Gov. Walker speaks to talillayers about the budget repair bill in his first fireside chat last evening.
• Senate Democrats say they've "given up on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes.
to the floor.
Bau Claire Leader-Telegram
La Crosse Tribune
. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Sheboygan Press
Nation/World
Back my u.nion rights bill by Friday Or..!,500 public workers wiIllose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
targeted. The warning came as protests over union rights bills blew up in Indiana aud Ohio.

be labour's last.


Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker of the late 1980s and early 1990s, one of
4/12/2011
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a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and whose policy innovations--
welfare reform first of all -- transformed the nation.
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pretty Much Given Un On The Governor'

Huffington Post
Jim Holperin CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does uot understaud
fully the collateral consequeuces of his stubbornuess. So we've decided to refocus on the people we believe may be

Wall Street J oumal
(Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to nrotests

USA Today

Editorial - USA Today
Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will. And Walker, a
attack on collectivebargaining.
Wisconsin Renublicans Try to Lure Back DelliS by Moving Controversial Voter ID Bill
Fox News
Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes toughm:

Reuters
and Assembly to raise income; sales or franchise tax rates instead of a simple majority vote.

CSSNews
same way. II

New York Times
MADISON, Wis. - As executive director of the main union of Wisconsin state employees, Marty Beilis at the
Wisconsin Power PI'!:\,

by Paul Krugman - New York: Times
So it's not about the budget; it's aboutthe power.
It's Crunch Time for Organized Lab';lJ:

Wall Street J ournal
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vigil that has turned the rotunda into an indoor campground.
What Wisconsin Has Wronght: Labor Unrest Spreads

TIME Magazine
across the nation.

bargaining rights.
Making sense ofWisconsiu's union showdown


LA Times
would curb public employees' collectivebargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov.Walker threatens to layoff workers
Bnsting the nnions

Op-Ed - LA Times
working people.
Scott Wall<er's Big Speecl1 That Didn't Change Anything

Slate Magazine
Speech."
How th~ GOP Can Win the Budget Battle

spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are leery of cutting specific programs.
Milwaukee
One small step... is all it takell


Calm and unflappable iu the wake of daily demonstrations at the state Capitol, Walker has emerged as a new face
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Walker praises civil debate, stresses bndget realities


Allbut two of the Indiana Legislatnre's 40 House Democrats walked out of the statehouse Tuesday in a bid to
delay action on three bills that would curtail collective bargaining rights.

silence.
Assembly member accepts responsibility for ticket in m,!ssage parlor case


University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - which doesn't receive state money directly - would be barred from
collectivelybargaining with its roughly 5,000 union employees under Gov.Scott Walker's proposed budget-repair
bill.
:rime to come home

Editorial- Racine Journal Times

RACINE COUN1Y - A resolution asking the governor to handle collectivebargaining aspects of a budget repair bill
Wisconsin lawmakers take MP bill to weaken unions

MADISON, Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleagues still in hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly began
!:.!!pitol cap.aci!:y: Lawmaker voices concern about building's structural integri!:y



Public. school officials are being advised to approve preliminary layoff notices for staff by the end of the month,
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Madison

ongoing rallies at and aronnd the state Capitol in Madison this past week.
Labor grOUP calls for general strtke if budget bill is approved

unions.
Local leaders from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective bat'gaining
Wisconsin State Journal .
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officials are saying "No thanks."


Editorial - Beloit Daily News .
in Madison.

The Capital Times
Walker's plans not what local governments asked.for

unions so that local governments and school districts have the flexibility to deal with their own budgets, which he

Wisconsin Reporter
care next year iflawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill.
Green Bay/Appleton
Mlmicipal leaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
4/12/2011
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measure.

Ifyou're a public employee or the spouse of a public employee and you didn't vote, you know now that elections

Sheboygan Press
MADISON- Gov.Scott Walker says failing to pass a bill stripping union rights for Wisconsin public workers

Editorial - Appleton Post-Crescent
ramifications.
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Wausau's Metro Ride program could lose more thau $1 million in federal transportation grants if Gov. Scott
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From: GOV Press

To: GOVPress
Subject: Response to DPW Lie
February 22, 2011

Response to DPW lie
through a software approval program that unblocks them. Within 30 minutes of being notified this
In response to DPW's lie, Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
Over the last week and a half Governor Walker has repeatedly talked about protestors having every
right to have their voice heard. Hoursfor the State Capitol have been changed to allow protestors
try it out.
The Democratic Party should spend less time lying about Governor Walker, and more time trying to get
Senate Democrat's taxpayer funded vacation to Illinois to fill their campaign coffers.
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From: GOV Press
To: GOV Press
February 22, 2011


Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how collective


direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on operational needs
and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As county executive,
instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government
cannot explore privatization offunctions that could save taxpayers money.
statement:
Unfortunately for the mil/ions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lassa and her 13 col/eagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to JIIinois to get 'to
know a lot of my fel/ow caucus members.'
Wisconsin working to balance the state budget. Senators should return to Wisconsin and make their
voice heard through the demacratic process by casting their votes.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:50 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Timeline of Union & Senate Democrats BudgetRelated Events
February 21, 2011

Timeline of Union & Senate Democrats Budget Related Events
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released a timeline of union and Senate Democrats' actions
related to balancing the budget.
2009
February 17-Governor Doyle introduces a budget repair bill that raises taxes by one billion dollars.
(http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2009/data/SB66hst. htm I)
2010
Campaign season-Governor campaigns on budget reform. Unions send out flyers warning that
Walker might reform collective bargaining.
November 2-County Executive Scott Walker becomes the Governor-elect.
November 10-Governor-elect Walker asked Governor Doyle to suspend contract negotiations so their
fiscal impact could be considered in the context of the 2011-13 state budget.
November 29-Governor-elect Walker penned a letter to the lame duck legislature, asking them not to
take up state employee contracts. (attached)
December 7-Marty Beil, executive director of AFSCME calls Walker, "master ofthe plantation and
we're supposed to be his slaves."
December 10-The contract negotiations, which were not completed in the first 17 months of the
contract period, were suddenly finalized.
December 16-State employee contracts fail to pass the Legislature. Marty Beil, executive director of
AFSCME calls a Legislator "not a prostitute, a whore. W-H-O-R-E."
(http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/localjgovt-and-politics/article_e836dc76-0862-11eO-a476-
001cc4c03286.html)
January 3-Governor Walker is inaugurated. Wisconsin faces a $137 million current fiscal year shortfall
and looming $3.6 billion structural budget deficit.
February ii-Before introducing budget repair bill, Governor Walker personally briefs Senator Miller
and Representative Barca on the bill. Governor Walker introduces budget repair bill.
February 15-The Joint Finance Committee takes 17 hours of public testimony on the budget repair.
bill.
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February 16-The Joint Finance Committee passes the budget repair bill with changes to protect
workers rights.
February 17-Fourteen Senate Democrats flee Wisconsin to avoid debating, offering amendments or
$49,943 per year. $49,943 divided by 365 days, times 14 State Senators = $1,915)
February is-Public employee unions claim to support having their members pay 5.8% a pension
contribution and 12.6% ofthe cost of health insurance coverage. Governor Walker states that when
local governments receive cuts to state aid they are going to need the tools contained in his proposal
to help balance their budget without layoffs or reductions in the delivery of cover government
services. Fourteen Senate Democrats remain in Illinois, take an additional $1,915 from taxpayers for
Fe.bruary 19-Fourteen Senate Democrats continue their vacation in Illinois, take an additional $1,915
from taxpayers for the' day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits.
. from taxpayers for the day. Continue to receive taxpayer funded benefits.
fundraise.
(http://www.ssdc-wi.org/SSDC/Home.html)
statement:
.Senate Democrats need to come back to work the jobs that they are getting paid to do. 24 hours was
enough time for them to increase taxes by $1 billion dollars two years ago. Now with more than 17
hours of public testimony and a 5 day vacation to Illinois, Senate Democrats say they need more time.
The truth is at a time when Wisconsin is in a fiscal crisis, these individuals are on a taxpayer funded,
campaign fundraising vacation-avoiding debate and their duty to cast their vote on a proposal that is
Instead of using Wisconsin's fiscal crisis to fill their campaign coffers, Senate Democrats should do their
job.
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Officeof Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for Tnesday, Febrnary 22, 2011
News Summary:
• Gov. Walker to address the people of Wisconsin tonight at 6 p.m, WISe-TV and Wisconsin Eye will air the
address,
• Union callsfor a general strike if the budget repair bill becomes law,
• Senate Dems have raised over $279,000 on the lam,
• Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2/3S majority vote to increase income, sales taxes,
• Video: Governor Walker on Hannitv
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 20 - 21 tA38 clips)
La Crosse Tribune
Sheboygan Press
Nation/World

Wall Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wis., to battle a series ofreforms proposed by Gov.
Scott Walker that include allowing workers to opt out of paying dues to unions, Everywhere that this "opt out"
of their power,
So Much for a 'More Civil' public Discourse

called on Americans to live up to their ideals,

Wall Street Journal
walkout to stall bills that would limit union power,
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Wall Street Journal
At 8 a.m. Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin met upstairs from a coffee shop a block from the capitol and
statesman, 83-year-old Sen. Fred Risser, who was first elected in 1956, gave his blessing. -

BBGNews - London
"We're willing to take this as long as it takes," Gov Walker told US media.

USA Today
finding some support from the politicians who want to replace President Obama,

Washington Post
- The myths-about public employees are flying fast and furious, so here's two things to remember '" First,
Wisconsin is among the vast majority of states that have made bndget cuts hitting public employees since the
recession began - both furloughs and layoffs. And, as EPI's study on Wisconsin state worker compensation

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich Hahan worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.

Politico
Democratic senators who have fled to Illinois to return to "where they belong" so Republicans can move forward
New York Daily News _
some BigApple reinforcements.
Politicalleftt'aises moneyJor Wis. Senate Democrats

USA Today
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups and ActBlne acts as a conduit.
With Wisconsin's Protesters: A Cold Night in MadiSOn

TIMEMagazine

With nearly 70,000 people storming the capitol steps of Madison last week and more expected to fill the city's
enormous budget holes looks likely to get messier before it is resolved. -
High Noon for Democratic Party in Wisconsin

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Daniels stiel,s up for Walker

Politico
the ones in Egypt.
Public Employee Unious Failin~ Badly At Public Relations

Forbes
Despite the tens of thousands who have turned up to battle Walker's attempt at taking away collectivebargaining
Jonah Goldberg: Public unions must gq

Los Angeles Times
As ground zero in bargaining debate, Wisconsiu union battle has nationwide repercussions
New York Daily News
Neither side budging il1 Wisconsin union fight

(AP) - Republican backers of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to eliminate collectivebargaining rights for most public

Wisconsin Governor AsI,s Democrats to Come Home

Audio: Wis. Senate Democrats St'!y Away To Avoid Vote

NPR
Pl:.qtests could spread across U.S., unions ~

The Province
change rules for collectivebargaining, a union spokesman said.
Staiwving Wisconsin's unions

Washington Post

The masses are rising np againstimperious leadership in Manama, Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli andMadison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.? .
.Eight over Wisconsin unions heats up
Los Angeles Times
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Detroit Free Press
mid-aos that had them gladlyjumping up and down during the musical portion of the demonstration.
Make Evcrybody Hurt

their allies immediately flew into a rage, comparing Walker to Hitler, Mussolini and Mubarak.
Civilitv lacking in Wisconsin fracas

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tribune
The crowds mobbing the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison are right: Gov.Scott Walker's budget repair bill is indeed
And it's abouttime.
.Wisconsin Protests Draw Thousands OfWorkers Fighting For Key Union Rights
Huffington Post
MADISON, Wis. -- On Friday, February 11, at the same hour that the world watched the former Egyptian .
president Hosni Mubarak resign his post, the newly appoiuted Republican Governor of Wisconsin quietly
launched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- and the very notion of organized labor in America.

Baltimore Sun
and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov. Scott Walker has sought, and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collectivebargaining.

Washington Post
preserve collectivebargaining at all costs, because without it they will lose the flow of dues money. And without
WiScQJlsin risks losing its best.public employees

CNN
DNC Chairman: Wisconsin Govcrnor Waging War on Public Worl~ers

Fox News
. "Governors and others in state houses across this country on the Republican side have decided what they want to
do is.wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night. "Against public employees who are
Milwaukee
Burlington residents to Sen. Wirch: Go back to Madison ang vote

BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51,of Burlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
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Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie. "Comeback.and vote," said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections


Committee via ActBlue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic causes.
The committee supports the campaigns of Democratic candidates for the state Senate. .
Game tiule is over


drums.
Walker has created 'an ideological war,' Barrett says

an interview after his annual "state of the city" speech.
Refinancing of bonds is huge part ofbudget repair bill

Doctors' excuses for protesting teachers in Madison draw scruti..!1Y

issued them, are likely to he subjected to more intensive examinations.
Teachers ready, but reluctant, to return to classrooms.

Ladopoulos, 40, said Monday on the floor of the rotunda.. "Because I haven't been in school, I feel like it's been my
job to be here."
Teacher retirements ].Ipafter budget fix proposal

GOP raises full stakes

Home sales rise 16.2%, but price!, lag

Mihuaukee Journal Sentinel
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Madison

Associated Press - Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. CAP) - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiving layoff
notices as early as next week if a bill eliminating collectivebargaining rights isn't passed soon.
.!hillget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the floor

WisPolitics
Other states' officials split on Wallcer's move to repeal collective bargaining

Wisconsin Reporter
WEAC President MaO' Bell responds to Governor Walker's Monday Press Conference (PDF)
WEAC
Labor_group calls for general strike ifbudget repair bill is approved

The Capital Times
the governor.



Union supporters from other states pour in to helJ!.{;'!!pitol protesters

fear for their own collective bargainiug rights because of what's happening here.
Wisconsin'S local gQvernments never asked to en<!. collective bargaining, as Scott Walker cO'!tends
by Joe Torr - Isthmus
Administrators.
Green Bay/Appleton
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Editorial: It's time to start talking about a solutio,!

job they were elected to do.
Appleton laWlllaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemption in budget plan for transit
workers
Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan may tillpolitical pl'!Ying field



Hopper: Rolling back bargaining rights at root of fiscal sustainability

Revoking most collectivebargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and

As the standoff entered its second week, none ofthe major players offered any signs of backing down in a high-
Changes to Medicaid criticized; up to 70,000 could lose cover~

La Crosse Tribune
County approves wor}<er contracts: unions OK one-year wage u'eeze

La Crosse Tribune
ow Health investigates doctor/' who Wi'ote sick notes for protesters

Chippewa Herald .
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repair bill. It was intended as a form of protest; and it registered that way. Many local school districts, including

budget repair bill.
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Evenson, Tom - GOV

From: GOV Press

February 17, 2011

W'alker€alls'[)emocratl:egislatorsB-ack Into State'

Evenson, Tom - GOV

From: Evenson, Tom - GOV.

• National media coverageexplodes over Governor Walker's budget repair bill.

Wisconsin's Front Pages:

Wisconsin Public Workers Protest Governor's Proposal

Why the GOP Should Welcome a Budget Battle

Angry Demonstrations in Wisconsin as Cuts Loom

Legislature could act Thursday on budget plan

What 'shared' means

Distracted Building Commission speeds through approvals

Senate to take up amended budget repair bill first

Committee passes Walker's budget bill: now moves to Senate

Walker proposes to increase number of appointed employees in state government

Right direction, dangerous speed

Officials expect big local impact from budget repair legislation

Top Republicans revise Walker's budget repair

Fiscal Mountain Requires Bold Step from Governor Walker

Walker going too far

Educators up in arms over Budget Repair Bill

Pl'otesters jam streets arowld State Capitol

Ranger Walker set wrong tone

Dems pull all-nighter; Kapanke undecided

UW-L union effort may end

Walker bill makes needed changes, has real flaws

Community, public workers respond to Gov. Walker's" anti-union bill "

E:venson, Tom - GOV

From: Evenson, Tom - GOV

Governor Walker - Television Clips for Friday. February 18, 20il

Gov. Walker's Pretext

Union Fight Heats Up

Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by':'nion bill protesters

Public Worker Protests Spread From 'wisconsin to Ohio (Update:1)

Obama joins Wisconsin's budget battle, opposing Republican anti-union bill

Fleeing Wis. legislators nearly upstage Rockford event

The Dems' tantrum

Illinois can't fetch Dems, lawyers say

Hundreds stage union"rights rally at UWM campus

Governor Scott Walker not backing down

Thursday's Senate walkout wasn't the first at the state Capitol.

Senate Democrats wrong to leave state

Bill halted byDemocratretreat

Protests spread to campus: 1JW'·Lfaculty·to proceed with union vote

County reacts to move against state workers

County workers rally against Walker plan

Protestors flood Capitol again. Democratic senators flee state

Stevens Point students. teachers protest Gov; Walker's budget bill

Reaction to budget bill 'unique in Wisconsin history'

Educators speak out against Walker's budgethill

President Barack Obama sides with Wisconsin protesters

Evenson, Tom - GOV

From: GOV Press

Madison-Today Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following

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Evenson, Tom - GOV

From: GOV Press.

Running away is irresponsible

They made their point.

Erpenbachand his SenateDemocraticcolleagues hiding out in Illinois should do the same.