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Monday, October 22, 2012  7&4 News breaks down Proposal 2.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The races targeting incumbent Republicans morphed into a high-stakes political fight with national implications as tens of millions of dollars poured into the state.

Friday, April 01, 2011  Union members across the state are preparing for a battle with state lawmakers, much like what we have seen in Wisconsin and Ohio.

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

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Ohio union bill moves closer to clearing state Legislature as House lawmakers prepare to vote

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

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Recent labor frays in statehouses, elsewhere come with burden of history for Irish-Americans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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