Budget repair bill passes in state assembly WFRV News
Story Created: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM CST
(Story Updated: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM CST )
An outburst on the floor of the state assembly as they pass Governor Walker's Budget Repair Bill. The bill passed just after 1 this morning.
Manuel Gallegus has the latest from Madison.
Die-hard demonstrators dug in for another day of protests after defeat in the state assembly.
Sue Judd, teacher:"Luckily there is still one more house to go through"
Early this morning the assembly Republicans abruptly called a vote on the governor's budget proposal.
After more than 60 hours of debate - the longest in the chamber's history - the ayes had it.
"There are 51 ayes 17 nays - the bill is passed."
Democrats never had the votes to defeat the legislation, but expressed outrage at the process.
more
Story Created: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM CST
(Story Updated: Feb 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM CST )
An outburst on the floor of the state assembly as they pass Governor Walker's Budget Repair Bill. The bill passed just after 1 this morning.
Manuel Gallegus has the latest from Madison.
Die-hard demonstrators dug in for another day of protests after defeat in the state assembly.
Sue Judd, teacher:"Luckily there is still one more house to go through"
Early this morning the assembly Republicans abruptly called a vote on the governor's budget proposal.
After more than 60 hours of debate - the longest in the chamber's history - the ayes had it.
"There are 51 ayes 17 nays - the bill is passed."
Democrats never had the votes to defeat the legislation, but expressed outrage at the process.
more