Republicans lose battle to deny Wisconsinites representation, judge Gov. Scott Walker personally appointed says he violated his "plain and positive duty" to hold special elections in Senate District 1 and Assembly District 42.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgJudge in Madison orders Governor to hold special elections to fill seats vacated in December. Sen. Dave Hansen and fellow Democrats had pushed for the elections.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/teaching-students-s435.jpgAction will certainly lead to continued property tax increases, say Democrats.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-yaskawa-america-s470.jpgCompany to add over 700 new jobs and invest $180 million in Franklin.