Democratic senators flee Wisconsin, teachers strike for second day in a row
February 18, 2011
By Jackie Larkin
MADISON, Wisconsin: Newly elected Governor Scott Walker and Senate Republicans are facing the wrath of many Wisconsinites this week, due to a controversial new piece of legislation introduced Tuesday focusing on reining in state spending.
Assembly Bill 11 was introduced by the Committee on Assembly Organization to help ease the state’s $136.7 million budget crisis. The bill attempts to chip away at the deficit by dealing with state finances, and limiting collective bargaining rights, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees.
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