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*'''February 20, 2011''' Inside, student, labor and community protesters had been sleeping in the capitol for as many as two weeks. <ref> Dan Simmons [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_b4afc926-3eef-11e0-b14f-001cc4c002e0.html Protest means all-night stays at the Capitol for some people], [http://host.madison.com/wsj/], February 23, 2011 </ref> *'''February 21, 2011''' Tom Morello, former Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist, joined other musicians first on the capitol steps then at a “Rally for Wisconsin Workers,” at the Monona Terrace. “The future of rights of working people in this country will be decided on the streets of Madison, Wisconsin,” said Morello. <ref> Kara Manning,[http://www.thealternateside.org/110220/tom_morello_heads_wisconsin_monday_workers_rally_and_concert Tom Morello Heads to Wisconsin on Monday for Workers Rally and Concert] February 21, 2011 </ref> Mahlon Mitchell, head of the Madison Firefighters, announced that Madison firefighters would be sleeping over in the state Capitol for the first nightcapitol. <ref> Patricia Barden, [http://www.prwatch.org/news/2011/02/10093/wisconsin-protests-monday-february-21-2011 Wisconsin Protests, Monday, February 21, 2011], [http://www.prwatch.org PR Watch], February 21, 2011 </ref> Morello later cuts the track "Union Town" to financially aid Wisconsin unions. (FN VIDEO)*'''February 22, 2011''' Assembly Democrats begin a continuous hearing on the budget repair bill (AB 10), allowing the capitol to be open to the public day and night. (FN)*'''February 23, 2011''' A prank phone call was made to Gov. [[Scott Walker]] from editor of 'The Buffalo Beast', Ian Murphy who pretended to be [[David Koch]], a prime funder of Walker’s campaign. <ref> Mary Spicuzza [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_7f7b33ce-3f6e-11e0-b629-001cc4c002e0.html Walker pranked by caller posing as billionaire David Koch], [http://host.madison.com/wsj/ Wisconsin State Journal], February 23, 2011 </ref>
SW: →Wisconsin Protest Timeline: bold
*'''February 15, 2011''' '''THE OCCUPATION BEGINS.''' Protesters attend afternoon and evening rallies at the capitol and the occupation of the capitol building begins. State officials estimate the crowd at 10,000 outside, 3,000 inside, starting the mass protests seen in the coming weeks. <ref> Jeff Mayers, [http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/15/us-wisconsin-protests-idUSTRE71E7BY20110215 Thousands of Wisconsin Union Workers Protest Budget Plan]</ref> Assembly Democrats begin hearings on the budget repair bill, requiring the capitol building to be open to the public under the Wisconsin Constitution. Protesters begin to occupy the capitol building. They would occupy the building for 17 nights and 18 days. Firefighters and police joined the rally for the first time. They were accompanied by the sound of thousands of cheering voices as they entered the Capitol building. <ref> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWH0Jc-0Z94 Firefighters Join Labor Rally-Madison 2-16-11], [http://www.youtube.com Youtube], February 16, 2011 </ref>
*'''February 16, 2011''' '''TEACHERS WALK OUT.''' The budget repair bill passes out of committee and heads to the Senate and another estimated 20,000 protesters attend the daily rallies. Madison schools are also closed as more than half of teachers call in sick, thousands of parents and students of all ages join their teachers at rallies at the state capitol. <ref> David Dayen [http://news.firedoglake.com/2011/02/17/in-wisconsin-budget-repair-bill-passes-committee-mass-teacher-walkouts-planned/ In Wisconsin, Budget Repair Bill Passes Committee; Mass Teacher Walkouts Planned], [http://news.firedoglake.com/ FireDogLake], February 17, 2011 </ref>
*'''February 17, 2011 ''' '''WI 14 LEAVE STATE.''' All 14 Senate Democrats flee across the state line to Illinois as efforts to amend the budget repair bill fail. Assembly Republicans also convene a floor session before the scheduled start time, preventing Democrats from introducing amendments. <ref> Jackie Larkin [http://ballotnews.org/2011/02/18/14-democratic-senators-flee-wisconsin-teachers-strike-for-second-day-in-a-row/ Democrat Senators Flee Wisconsin, teachers strike for second day in a row], [http://www.ballotnews.org Ballot News], February 18, 2011 </ref> Seven people are arrested in teh Senate Gallery, two others arrested that day. <ref> [http://www.channel3000.com/news/26902948/detail.html Nine arrested as Capitol protests continue], [http://www.channel3000.com], February 17, 2011 </ref> Assembly Democrats began a continuous hearing to listen to public testimony. This would last for weeks. <ref> Patricia Barden [http://www.prwatch.org/news/2011/02/10085/wisconsin-protests-thursday-february-17-2011 Wisconsin Protests. Thursday, February 17, 2011], [http://www.prwatch.org PR Watch], February 17, 2011 </ref> People set-up blankets and sleeping bags at the state Capitol for an all-night vigil as testimony continued. <ref> Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41624142/ns/politics-more_politics/t/thousands-protest-wisconsin-anti-union-bill/#.TymJjM05vDU Thousands Protest Wisconsin anti-union bill], [http://www.msnbc.msn.com MSNBC], February 2, 2011 </ref> *'''February 18, 2011'''''' CONCESSIONS OFFERED. ''' Leaders from [[AFSCME]] and the WEAC announced their willingness to accept the financial concessions called for in Gov. [[Scott Walker]]’s bill, but said they would not accept the loss of collective bargaining rights. <ref>Dee J. Hall, [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_a05349be-3be1-11e0-b0a1-001cc4c002e0.html Opposing Sides Meet as Capitol Protests enter Sixth Day], [http://www.host.madison.com/wsj Wisconsin State Journal], February 19, 2011 </ref> An estimated 40,000 people attend Capitol Square rallies. Speakers include AFL-CIO national president [[Richard L. Trumka]] and the [[Rev. Jesse Jackson]]. <ref> Clay Barbour [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_7e07902c-3bd2-11e0-8e38-001cc4c03286.html National Battle Over Union Rights Playing out in Wisconsin], [http://www.madison.com Madison.com], February 19, 2011 </ref>
*'''February 19, 2011''' Police estimate a crowd of 68,000 people attended the Saturday rally at capitol. Madison police commend all attendees for a peaceful gathering. <ref> Dee J. Hall, Mary Spicuzza, Clay Barbour [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_a05349be-3be1-11e0-b0a1-001cc4c002e0.html Opposing Sides meet as Capitol enter sixth day], [http://www.madison.com Madison.com], February 19, 2011 </ref>
*'''February 24, 2011''' Republicans and Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly agreed to a deal shortly before dawn on Thursday morning that sets the stage for a vote the bill.<ref> Brendan Fischer [http://www.prwatch.org/news/2011/02/10142/wisconsin-protests-thursday-february-24-2011 Wisconsin Protests, Thursday, February 24, 2011], [http://www.prwatch.org PR Watch], February 24, 2011 </ref>
*'''February 25, 2011''' Wisconsin Assembly Republicans pass Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill in 17 seconds, at 1 a.m. Many legislators on both sides of the isle miss the vote, due to the lack of notice. Other shout "shame, shame, shame" as the measure passes 51-17.<ref> [http://www.prwatch.org/news/2011/02/10148/wisconsin-protests-friday-february-25-2011 Wisconsin Protests, Friday, February 25, 2011], [http://www.prwatch.org PR Watch], February 25, 2011 </ref> This followed a record 62 hours of debate over Gov. Walker’s changes to the bill on the floor. <ref> H. Nelson Goodson, [http://hngwiusa.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/house-republicans-passed-governor-walkers-budget-repair-bill-in-wisconsin/ House Republicans Passed Governor Walkers Budget Repair Bill in Wisconsin], [http://www.hngwiusa.wordpress.com Hispanic News Network USA Blog], February 25, 2011 </ref> Police officers handed out fliers saying they planed to restrict access to the Capitol as protesters geared up for another round of weekend demonstration over the state budget battle. <ref> Ben Jones [http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-25-wisconsin-union-battle_N.htm Police: No more sleeping bags in the Wis Capitol], [http://www.usatoday.com/ USA Today], February 25, 2011 </ref> The head of The Wisconsin Professional Police Association, the state’s largest police union issued a statement urging Gov. Walker to keep the Capitol open. Police Union official urges officers to sleep over in the capitol. <ref> Clay Barbour, Mary Spicuzza [http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_b785247a-404d-11e0-91f6-001cc4c03286.html Police Union Official Urges Officers to Sleep Among Protesters, Keep Capitol Open], [http://host.madison.com/wsj/ Wisconsin State Journal], February 25, 2011 </ref>
