Is Milwaukee's County Board too large/costly?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says his goals for county government are efficiency and effectiveness, but he says the structure of the County Board may be standing in the way.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says his goals for county government are efficiency and effectiveness, but he says the structure of the County Board may be standing in the way.
Superstorm Sandy pushes U.S. jobless claims to 439K
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for first time unemployment benefits soared 78,000 last week to the highest level in more than a year and a-half, as the effects of Hurricane Sandy the previous week were reflected in government data.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for first time unemployment benefits soared 78,000 last week to the highest level in more than a year and a-half, as the effects of Hurricane Sandy the previous week were reflected in government data.
Poll shows Americans want deal to avert fiscal cliff
(CNN) -- As the deadline nears for Congress to reach an end-of-the-year agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, a new poll released Wednesday, November 14th indicates Americans feel a sense of urgency about the situation.
(CNN) -- As the deadline nears for Congress to reach an end-of-the-year agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, a new poll released Wednesday, November 14th indicates Americans feel a sense of urgency about the situation.
Facebook launches job search app
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Watch out, LinkedIn.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Watch out, LinkedIn.
State Superintendent Tony Evers unveils 2013 public education budget
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers on Monday, November 12th proposed a $615 million increase in state aid for public schools.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers on Monday, November 12th proposed a $615 million increase in state aid for public schools.
Stocks finish flat Monday on light volume, looming fiscal cliff
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks finished little changed Monday, November 12th amid thin trading volume and ongoing worries over the looming fiscal cliff as well as uncertainty over Europe and Greece.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks finished little changed Monday, November 12th amid thin trading volume and ongoing worries over the looming fiscal cliff as well as uncertainty over Europe and Greece.
Jobless claims fall amid Hurricane Sandy
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, as Hurricane Sandy led to power outages and closed offices on the East Coast and kept many people from filing claims.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, as Hurricane Sandy led to power outages and closed offices on the East Coast and kept many people from filing claims.
With 'fiscal cliff' looming, Congress facing compromise or confrontation
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day after an election that both parties agreed was a mandate to find compromise and avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders also continued to sharply disagree over the key issue of whether top tax rates should be raised to help resolve the looming crisis.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day after an election that both parties agreed was a mandate to find compromise and avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders also continued to sharply disagree over the key issue of whether top tax rates should be raised to help resolve the looming crisis.
Unemployment rate rises to 7.9% even as economy adds 171K jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, and hiring was stronger in August and September than first thought.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, and hiring was stronger in August and September than first thought.
Will Sandy's economic impact be felt in Wisconsin?
BROWN DEER -- Calculating just how much damage superstorm Sandy has inflicted won't be easy, but economists predict the final cost of the storm will be between $30 million and $50 million.
BROWN DEER -- Calculating just how much damage superstorm Sandy has inflicted won't be easy, but economists predict the final cost of the storm will be between $30 million and $50 million.
Economic impacts of Sandy: Will gas prices go up?
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, it's still unclear whether consumers will see a nationwide gas spike.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, it's still unclear whether consumers will see a nationwide gas spike.
Truck driver jobs hard to fill even in bad economy
SAVANNAH (AP) -- Trucking companies across America are scrambling to hire new drivers, who have been tough to find even during the recession.
SAVANNAH (AP) -- Trucking companies across America are scrambling to hire new drivers, who have been tough to find even during the recession.
U.S. economic growth improves to 2 percent rate in Q3
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster 2 percent annual rate from July through September, buoyed by more spending by consumers and the federal government.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster 2 percent annual rate from July through September, buoyed by more spending by consumers and the federal government.
Foreclosures fall in 62% in nation's largest metro areas
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Foreclosures fell in nearly two-thirds of the nation's largest metro areas during the third quarter, according to RealtyTrac Thursday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Foreclosures fell in nearly two-thirds of the nation's largest metro areas during the third quarter, according to RealtyTrac Thursday.
Unemployment rates fall in state's 32 largest cities
MADISON (AP) -- Unemployment rates are dropping across Wisconsin.
MADISON (AP) -- Unemployment rates are dropping across Wisconsin.
Unemployment falls in seven swing states including Wisconsin
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Unemployment declined in 41 states in September, seven of which are key battlegrounds in the election.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Unemployment declined in 41 states in September, seven of which are key battlegrounds in the election.
Jobless claims fall to four-year low, but drop may be due to technicality
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to their lowest level in more than four years, but the drop was due mostly to a technical issue.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to their lowest level in more than four years, but the drop was due mostly to a technical issue.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in more than four years
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to their lowest level in more than four years, but the drop was due mostly to a technical issue.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to their lowest level in more than four years, but the drop was due mostly to a technical issue.
Jobs report shows improvement except in manufacturing
MILWAUKEE -- A new jobs report shows more people are getting back to work.
MILWAUKEE -- A new jobs report shows more people are getting back to work.
Gov. Scott Walker reacts to latest jobs report
MADISON (AP) -- Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- Gov.