Wisconsin unemployment rate hits record low in February
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
"Disconnected from workforce:' 1 in 5 black men did not work at all in 2016, study says
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.
Pres. Trump's $4.4T budget balloons deficits, cuts social safety net
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget plan Monday that envisions steep cuts to America's social safety net but mounting spending on the military, formally retreating from last year's promises to balance the federal budget.The president's spending outline for the first time acknowledges that the Republican tax overhaul passed last year would add billions to the deficit and not "pay for itself" as President Trump and his Republican allies asserted.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget plan Monday that envisions steep cuts to America's social safety net but mounting spending on the military, formally retreating from last year's promises to balance the federal budget.The president's spending outline for the first time acknowledges that the Republican tax overhaul passed last year would add billions to the deficit and not "pay for itself" as President Trump and his Republican allies asserted.
Midnight shutdown creeps closer as Congress debates budget
WASHINGTON — With a midnight government shutdown creeping closer, both Republicans and Democrats grappled with internal party divisions as they tried to push through a massive budget deal Thursday night.Frustrations mounted — and the risk of a shutdown increased — as GOP Sen.
WASHINGTON — With a midnight government shutdown creeping closer, both Republicans and Democrats grappled with internal party divisions as they tried to push through a massive budget deal Thursday night.Frustrations mounted — and the risk of a shutdown increased — as GOP Sen.
Wisconsin unemployment hit record low in December
MADISON — Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December.The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was 3 percent.
MADISON — Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December.The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was 3 percent.
US employers add modest 148,000 jobs; unemployment 4.1 pct.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with solid momentum.The unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a third straight month, the lowest level since 2000, the Labor Department said Friday.For all of 2017, employers added nearly 2.1 million jobs, enough to lower the unemployment rate from 4.7 percent a year ago.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with solid momentum.The unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a third straight month, the lowest level since 2000, the Labor Department said Friday.For all of 2017, employers added nearly 2.1 million jobs, enough to lower the unemployment rate from 4.7 percent a year ago.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 3.2 percent in November
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest since 1999.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November was down 0.2 percentage points from October.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest since 1999.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November was down 0.2 percentage points from October.
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate from July through September, slightly slower than previously estimated but still enough to give the country the best back-to-back quarterly growth rates in three years.The Commerce Department says the third quarter growth was revised down slightly from last month's estimate of 3.3 percent.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate from July through September, slightly slower than previously estimated but still enough to give the country the best back-to-back quarterly growth rates in three years.The Commerce Department says the third quarter growth was revised down slightly from last month's estimate of 3.3 percent.
Abele, Lipscomb spar over service cuts as public weighs in on wheel tax
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's administration is proposing dramatic cuts in services if the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors won't agree to double the county's wheel tax to $60, a choice the board's chairman calls "absurd."Abele said Monday, October 30th that the cash-strapped county cannot pay for its current level of services without new revenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's administration is proposing dramatic cuts in services if the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors won't agree to double the county's wheel tax to $60, a choice the board's chairman calls "absurd."Abele said Monday, October 30th that the cash-strapped county cannot pay for its current level of services without new revenue.
US unemployment claims fall to 222,000, lowest in 44 years
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president.THE NUMBERS: The Labor Department said Thursday that claims for jobless aid dropped by 22,000 to 222,000, fewest since March 1973.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president.THE NUMBERS: The Labor Department said Thursday that claims for jobless aid dropped by 22,000 to 222,000, fewest since March 1973.
Firefighters, aldermen disapprove of budget plan: "Milwaukee is in one hell of a mess"
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from across the state are taking a stand against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed cuts to public safety.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from across the state are taking a stand against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed cuts to public safety.
Mayor Barrett ahead of public hearing on budget: "This is not the budget I had hoped to introduce"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council hosted a public hearing Monday evening, October 9th on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed 2018 city budget -- a plan that has drawn criticism over cuts to police and firefighters.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council hosted a public hearing Monday evening, October 9th on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed 2018 city budget -- a plan that has drawn criticism over cuts to police and firefighters.
Unfriendly forecast: Rising pension costs cause bleak budget outlook
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said this week he's frustrated with his own budget.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said this week he's frustrated with his own budget.
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GOP Senate leader says he doesn't have votes to pass budget
MADISON — Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't have the 17 votes required yet to pass the state budget.Fitzgerald said Tuesday he thinks there are at least 15 senators who will vote for the $76 billion budget.
MADISON — Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't have the 17 votes required yet to pass the state budget.Fitzgerald said Tuesday he thinks there are at least 15 senators who will vote for the $76 billion budget.
Votes Monday on school aid: Budget committee hopes to finish work in September
MADISON — Republicans who control the Legislature's finance committee finally resumed work on the stalled state budget Thursday, August 24th after two months off, promising to wrap up revisions to the spending plan within the next two weeks.The most significant action the Joint Finance Committee took Thursday was signing off on language eliminating the state portion of the property tax.
MADISON — Republicans who control the Legislature's finance committee finally resumed work on the stalled state budget Thursday, August 24th after two months off, promising to wrap up revisions to the spending plan within the next two weeks.The most significant action the Joint Finance Committee took Thursday was signing off on language eliminating the state portion of the property tax.
DOT delays Zoo Interchange bids as state lawmakers put budget talks on back burner
MADISON -- The state Department of Transportation has scrapped new bids on the massive Zoo Interchange project as lawmakers put the long-delayed state budget on the back burner and focus on Foxconn incentives instead.
MADISON -- The state Department of Transportation has scrapped new bids on the massive Zoo Interchange project as lawmakers put the long-delayed state budget on the back burner and focus on Foxconn incentives instead.
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Wisconsin unemployment unchanged at 3.1 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is unchanged for the month of June.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that unemployment in June was 3.1 percent.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is unchanged for the month of June.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that unemployment in June was 3.1 percent.