UW's budget cut a break by Gov. Walker
MADISON (AP) -- Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- Gov.
Jobless claims rise slightly across nation
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, muddling the picture for the job market.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, muddling the picture for the job market.
U.S. applications for unemployment aid fall by 6,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, bringing encouraging news for the job market.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, bringing encouraging news for the job market.
U.S. economy adds 163K jobs, rate rises to 8.3%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Businesses stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked higher anyway.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Businesses stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked higher anyway.
GDP Report: U.S. economy slowed in second quarter
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy slowed in the second quarter amid weak consumer spending, government cuts and a rise in imports from foreign countries.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy slowed in the second quarter amid weak consumer spending, government cuts and a rise in imports from foreign countries.
U.S. jobless claims drop by 35,000 to 353,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but whether this signals strength in the broader job market remains to be seen.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but whether this signals strength in the broader job market remains to be seen.
Wisconsin loses jobs in June, unemployment rises
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Workforce Development reports that Wisconsin lost an estimated 11,700 private sector jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 7 percent.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Workforce Development reports that Wisconsin lost an estimated 11,700 private sector jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 7 percent.
Business Journal Report (7-16-12)
In business news for Monday, July 16th, 2012 -- The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics says American companies are scaling back on plans to hire more workers in the coming months.
In business news for Monday, July 16th, 2012 -- The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics says American companies are scaling back on plans to hire more workers in the coming months.
Overpaid unemployment benefits top $14 billion
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Don't spend that unemployment check too fast.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Don't spend that unemployment check too fast.
Campaign debate centers on economy after modest June jobs report
POLAND, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama says private sector job growth is a "step in the right direction,'' but the economy must grow faster following a modest monthly job report.
POLAND, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama says private sector job growth is a "step in the right direction,'' but the economy must grow faster following a modest monthly job report.
Waukesha company has 100 jobs to fill over next six months
WAUKESHA -- June was another bad month of job numbers.
WAUKESHA -- June was another bad month of job numbers.
June jobs report: 80,000 jobs added, unemployment at 8.2%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring was lukewarm last month, with employers adding jobs but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring was lukewarm last month, with employers adding jobs but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.
Business Journal Report (6-28-12)
In business news for Thursday, June 28th, 2012 -- A federal jobs report says Wisconsin added jobs in 2011, but was the eighth weakest in the nation for employment growth.
In business news for Thursday, June 28th, 2012 -- A federal jobs report says Wisconsin added jobs in 2011, but was the eighth weakest in the nation for employment growth.
Unemployed, employers encouraged to apply for state's W3 program
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Workers Win (W3) program has opened to eligible employers and those on unemployment.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Workers Win (W3) program has opened to eligible employers and those on unemployment.
Wis. economic forecast says recovery has slowed
MADISON (AP) -- The latest economic outlook from the Wisconsin Revenue Department says the economy continues to recover but the pace has slowed in recent months.
MADISON (AP) -- The latest economic outlook from the Wisconsin Revenue Department says the economy continues to recover but the pace has slowed in recent months.
In advance of Romney visit, Democrats make a stop in Madison
MADISON -- In advance of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's trip to Wisconsin on Monday, Democratic National Committee representatives visited Madison on Sunday, June 17th as part of the "Romney Economics: the Middle Class Under the Bus" tour.
MADISON -- In advance of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's trip to Wisconsin on Monday, Democratic National Committee representatives visited Madison on Sunday, June 17th as part of the "Romney Economics: the Middle Class Under the Bus" tour.
Unemployment benefits set to expire for thousands in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Unemployment benefits are ending in June for tens of thousands who have been out of work long term.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Unemployment benefits are ending in June for tens of thousands who have been out of work long term.
Unemployment rates drop in Wisconsin cities, counties
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment rates dropped in most Wisconsin counties and largest cities last month, according to the latest batch of jobs data released Wednesday, May 23rd, less than two weeks before the June 5 recall against Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment rates dropped in most Wisconsin counties and largest cities last month, according to the latest batch of jobs data released Wednesday, May 23rd, less than two weeks before the June 5 recall against Gov.
Economy the focus on gubernatorial campaign trail
MADISON -- There are less than two weeks until voters take to the polls in the gubernatorial recall election race, and voters are seeing all kinds of confusing information on jobs and the economy.
MADISON -- There are less than two weeks until voters take to the polls in the gubernatorial recall election race, and voters are seeing all kinds of confusing information on jobs and the economy.
MPS makes room in budget to overhaul high schools
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.