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Wisconsin Gov. Walker Stepping Up Efforts To Lure Illinois Businesses
Wisconsin is stepping up its efforts to attract manufacturers from Illinois.
Caliendo: Walker’s Victory Doesn’t Mean Doom For Obama
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo says controversial Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s victory in the recall election Tuesday does not mean doom for President Barack Obama’s reelection hopes – although it does reflect an ongoing change in how organized labor is perceived.
Lake County Republicans Cheer Walker’s Victory In Wisconsin
About 15 Lake County Young Republicans cheered in a Grayslake bar as they watched Scott Walker win his recall election over Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Caliendo: Wisconsin Recall Outcome Depends On Mobilization
Both Republicans and Democrats are watching the gubernatorial recall election in Wisconsin very closely, as it could have implications for the presidential race.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Wins Recall Election
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a historic recall election on Tuesday, beating Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in his bid to keep his job after his controversial fight with labor unions over collective bargaining rights.
Emanuel Attends Fundraiser For Milwaukee Mayor, Likely Challenger To Scott Walker
Mayor Rahm Emanuel took some time off from running the city on Wednesday to campaign for a colleague up north, in Wisconsin, where the governor is facing a recall election later this year.
Is Quinn Reneging On Bears-Packers Bet With Wisconsin?
It’s not just Illinois state workers who claim Gov. Pat Quinn isn’t following through on a deal. Wisconsin is still waiting on Quinn to honor the bet he lost when the Chicago Bears fell to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game months ago.
Illinois Seeking Two Grants For High-Speed Train Project
Illinois is working with three other states to secure nearly $1 billion in the latest redistribution of Obama administration high-speed rail money.
Wis. Lawmakers Strip Public Workers Of Bargaining Rights
Wisconsin lawmakers have approved a controversial measure to strip nearly all collective bargaining rights from the state’s public employees and Gov. Scott Walker says he’ll sign it as soon as possible.
Walker To Present Budget In Wisconsin
Democratic Wisconsin senators are still hiding out in Illinois, as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker prepares to present a budget that strips collective bargaining rights from most public employees.
Chicago Protest Focuses On Wisconsin Union Fight
Hundreds of men and women gathered at the Thompson Center on Saturday as a show of solidarity in protest of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to strip unionized state employees of most of their collective bargaining rights.
Quinn Supports Wisconsin Senators Hiding In Illinois
A number of Wisconsin Democrats are hiding out in Chicago, making a stand against a Republican plan to balance the state budget by cutting the pay, benefits and collective bargaining rights of public workers.
Wisconsin Democrats Still Hiding Out In Illinois
Wisconsin Democrats who left the state to block a vote on sweeping anti-union legislation might stay in hiding for weeks.
Aided By $29M Tax Break, Illinois Mitsubishi Plant To Make SUV
The state is offering the company $29 million in tax incentives over 10 years, an investment Gov. Pat Quinn’s office credits for “helping save at least 1,200 jobs.”
Governor Offers Illinois Business An ‘Escape To Wisconsin’
Within hours of the Illinois legislature’s vote in increase the business tax, the new Republican governor in Wisconsin is wasting no time in trying to lure Illinois businesses across the border.
Wisconsin Dems Mock Gov.-Elect With Billboard
Democrats in Wisconsin are hurling some angry sarcasm at Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker, in the form of a billboard.
It’s Quinn vs. Wis. Governor-Elect In Cross-Border Business Poaching
A war of words is heating up between Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn over job creation.
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