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.
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.
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.
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.
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Republican leaders differ with Governor Walker on budget
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders are showing where divisions will be with Gov.
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.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker said the budget he's set to unveil Wednesday, February 8th will include hundreds of millions more for public schools.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County residents are encouraged to weigh in on a proposed new tax.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to lowest level since 2001
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2001.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate in September was 4.1 percent.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2001.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate in September was 4.1 percent.
Mayor Barrett's 2017 budget includes more money for MPD; but staffing levels will remain the same
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, September 26th presented his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, September 26th presented his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mayor Barrett pledges funding for more officers: "Public safety is gonna be, by far, the biggest portion of my budget"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
Don't bust your budget: 3 free money tracking apps
MILWAUKEE — Everyone has bills to pay and sometimes it can be tough to keep track of them all, but there easy ways to help manage your money with your smartphone.
MILWAUKEE — Everyone has bills to pay and sometimes it can be tough to keep track of them all, but there easy ways to help manage your money with your smartphone.
Don't let your budget overheat: Ways to cool down your summer spending
MILWAUKEE -- Don't let your budget overheat this summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Don't let your budget overheat this summer.
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US hiring falls to worst in 5 years; rate drops to 4.7 pct.
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring plunged in May to its lowest level in more than 5 years, a sign that employers turned cautious after the economy barely expanded in the first three months of the year.The Labor Department says employers added just 38,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September 2010.
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring plunged in May to its lowest level in more than 5 years, a sign that employers turned cautious after the economy barely expanded in the first three months of the year.The Labor Department says employers added just 38,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September 2010.
Risk to Wisconsin unemployment fund seen as still high
MADISON — Wisconsin employers vastly overpaid for unemployment-related costs during the Great Recession because the state wasn't adequately prepared.
MADISON — Wisconsin employers vastly overpaid for unemployment-related costs during the Great Recession because the state wasn't adequately prepared.