From the article:

Wisconsin State Senator Julie Lassa said Friday that she and fellow Senate Democrats recently have been in discussions with Senate Republicans who also have concerns with elements of the bill, and stated those discussions soon could lead to an agreement.

"We have had some good developments. The lines of communication are clearly open. We have told Senate Republicans that if they strip out some of the policy items, such as the collective bargaining (item) and the changes to SeniorCare and BadgerCare ... we could be there within hours," she said. "Things are at a really critical point in time, and I am really hopeful that we will have a breakthrough within the next few days."

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If the Republican Senate agrees on a compromise, it goes back to the Assembly and then to conference (If necessary). The only compromise that would be agreeable to the Senate Dems would include carve-out of the union-busting provisions.

If this reasonable compromise is approved, Governor Walker has to sign or veto it. 

QUESTION: How'd you like to eavesdrop on THAT call with David Koch?