"At odds:" Gov. Walker, Assembly GOP in stalemate over property taxes in state budget
MADISON -- Assembly Republicans unveiled their school funding plan on Tuesday, June 6th and had it immediately dismissed by their counterparts in the Senate and Governor Scott Walker, leaving lawmakers in a stalemate over the state budget.In a sign of how far apart they are, Assembly Republicans went through reporters at a Capitol news conference to tell their Senate colleagues they wished to meet.
US employers add modest 138,000 jobs in May; rate at 4.3 percent
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in May by adding only 138,000 jobs.
Wisconsin unemployment lowest since February 2000
MADISON -- Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in more than 17 years.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, May 18th that the unemployment rate in April was 3.2 percent.
Wisconsin unemployment rate lowest since April 2000
MADISON -- Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in 17 years.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, April 20th that the unemployment rate in March was 3.4 percent.
Amid transportation deficit, lawmakers sharply divided over which projects to finish
WEST ALLIS -- Milwaukee business leaders on Wednesday, April 5th called on state lawmakers to approve a massive rebuilding of Interstate 94 near Miller Park, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told them to wait in line.
Budget debate: Gov. Walker urges lawmakers not to scrap increased funding for public schools
WAUKESHA -- In an unusual alliance, Gov.
Co-chairs of Joint Finance Committee announce 6 public hearings on 2017-2019 budget
MADISON -- The co-chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee have announced six upcoming public hearings on the 2017-2019 state budget."Every budget cycle, the Joint Finance Committee travels the state to hold several public hearings on the state budget.
Unemployment rises in Wisconsin's 32 largest cities
MADISON — Unemployment rates rose across all of Wisconsin's largest cities between December and January.A new report the Department of Workforce Development released Wednesday shows the unemployment rate went up in the state's 32 largest cities.
US adds robust 235K jobs, making Fed rate hike all but sure
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay at a healthy pace, making it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates next week.Friday's jobs report from the government made clear that the economy remains on solid footing nearly eight years after the Great Recession ended.The unemployment rate dipped to a low 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent, the Labor Department said.
House votes to overturn drug testing regulation for those seeking unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House voted 236-189 Wednesday, February 15th to overturn a Labor Department rule establishing when states could require drug testing for certain laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance.Mississippi, Wisconsin and Texas are among the states that have passed laws seeking to expand drug testing in their unemployment insurance programs.But they needed the Labor Department's guidance on which applicants, based on their occupation, could be tested.
Republican leaders differ with Governor Walker on budget
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders are showing where divisions will be with Gov.
Gov. Walker says budget will include $649M more for public schools, 2 years after proposed cuts
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker said the budget he's set to unveil Wednesday, February 8th will include hundreds of millions more for public schools.
Local unemployment rates fluctuate across Wisconsin; highest in Racine
MADISON — Local unemployment rates went down in most major Wisconsin cities, but increased in most counties between October and November.The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures on Wednesday.
"Helping doors open:" Non-profit strives to raise cash to open daytime homeless center
MILWAUKEE -- The "epicenter of poverty" in Wisconsin.
Public weighs in on proposed $60 (or $30) wheel tax; Abele calls it "single most important budget issue"
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Some in Milwaukee County want elected officials to "park" a proposal calling for a so-called "wheel tax."Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has proposed, as part of his 2017 budget, a $60/year vehicle registration fee to help cover transportation costs -- and Milwaukee County supervisors on Monday, October 31st fired back with an alternative.Supervisors wanted to hear public input on the proposal before they vote on it next week, so a hearing was held on Monday evening.
How do you feel about a $60 or $30 "wheel tax" in Milwaukee? County supervisors want to hear from you!
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County residents are encouraged to weigh in on a proposed new tax.