Nick Graetz and Ariel Shapiro

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Democrats block GOP constitutional amendment for 'rainy day' fund

Assembly passes budget bill

Assembly Republicans created a firestorm at the Capitol early Friday when they cut off debate and voted on the budget repair bill, passing the controversial legislation just after 1 a.m.

Badgers riding streak at start of Big Ten play

The Wisconsin volleyball team looks to start off the Big Ten season strong when they host Iowa tonight at the UW Field House.

City Council to revisit loitering

Following Madison Mayor Sue Bauman's decision to veto the City Council's repeal of the sunset clause in the city ordinance that allows police to pick up individuals who are loitering, ' ¦