Protests in Madison, Wisconsin (25 images)

Wisconsin Democratic representatives Jennifer Shilling (L) and Andy Jorgensen wait for their turn to speak during a legislative session at the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin on February 23, 2011. Wisconsin house Democrats are stalling the budget proposed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker, which includes cuts in benefits for state workers and takes away many of their collective bargaining rights. UPI/Brian Kersey

Protesters occupy the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin on February 23, 2011. The Wisconsin budget proposed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker includes cuts in benefits for state workers and takes away many of their collective bargaining rights. UPI/Brian Kersey

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) speaks to reporters during a news conference in Madison, Wisconsin on February 23, 2011. Protesters have continued to occupy the state capitol building to voice their displeasure over legislation that seeks to take away nearly all of the collective bargaining rights from most public employees. UPI/Brian Kersey

Wisconsin State Rep. Bret Hulsey (D-Madison) talks to reporters following a news conference by Gov. Scott Walker (R) in Madison, Wisconsin on February 23, 2011. Protesters have continued to occupy the state capitol building to voice their displeasure over legislation that seeks to take away nearly all of the collective bargaining rights from most public employees. UPI/Brian Kersey