Feds say Wisconsin leads nation in job loss
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost more jobs in the past year than any other state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost more jobs in the past year than any other state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social Security heading for insolvency even faster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security is rushing even faster toward insolvency, driven by retiring baby boomers, a weak economy and politicians' reluctance to take painful action to fix the huge retirement and disability program.The trust funds that support Social Security will run dry in 2033 — three years earlier than previously projected — the government said Monday.There was no change in the year that Medicare's hospital insurance fund is projected to run out of money.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security is rushing even faster toward insolvency, driven by retiring baby boomers, a weak economy and politicians' reluctance to take painful action to fix the huge retirement and disability program.The trust funds that support Social Security will run dry in 2033 — three years earlier than previously projected — the government said Monday.There was no change in the year that Medicare's hospital insurance fund is projected to run out of money.
Jobs lost in March but unemployment rate falls slightly
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost 4,300 private sector jobs in March.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost 4,300 private sector jobs in March.
U.S. applications for unemployment spike
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More people sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that the job market's recovery remains slow.The increase also likely reflects some seasonal volatility because applications for unemployment aid frequently rise around the Easter holiday.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More people sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that the job market's recovery remains slow.The increase also likely reflects some seasonal volatility because applications for unemployment aid frequently rise around the Easter holiday.
U.S. economy adds 120K jobs, jobless rate at 8.2 %
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers pulled back sharply on hiring last month, a reminder that the U.S. economy may not be growing fast enough to sustain robust job growth.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers pulled back sharply on hiring last month, a reminder that the U.S. economy may not be growing fast enough to sustain robust job growth.
Feds tell Wis. unemployment benefits end next week
MADISON (AP) -- The federal government has warned Wisconsin officials the state's unemployment rate has improved enough to end extended jobless benefits.Wisconsin's unemployment rate had been high enough to qualify jobless people in the state for 13 extra weeks of federal unemployment benefits.
MADISON (AP) -- The federal government has warned Wisconsin officials the state's unemployment rate has improved enough to end extended jobless benefits.Wisconsin's unemployment rate had been high enough to qualify jobless people in the state for 13 extra weeks of federal unemployment benefits.
U.S. jobless claims fall to lowest level in four years
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, adding to evidence that the job market is strengthening.The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly unemployment benefit applications fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 359,000.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, adding to evidence that the job market is strengthening.The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly unemployment benefit applications fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 359,000.
Wisconsin added 4,000 private sector jobs in February
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin added 4,000 private sector jobs in February while the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.9 percent.The report released by the state Department of Workforce Development on Thursday marks the second month in a row that Wisconsin has added jobs.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin added 4,000 private sector jobs in February while the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.9 percent.The report released by the state Department of Workforce Development on Thursday marks the second month in a row that Wisconsin has added jobs.
Local unemployment rates increase in January
MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates increased across Wisconsin in January.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday that the 32 largest cities in the state had higher unemployment in January than compared with December.However, 30 of them were down from January 2011.All counties except Florence say high unemployment rates in January compared with December.
MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates increased across Wisconsin in January.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday that the 32 largest cities in the state had higher unemployment in January than compared with December.However, 30 of them were down from January 2011.All counties except Florence say high unemployment rates in January compared with December.
Hundreds of jobs available at veterans-only career fair
MILWAUKEE -- Unemployed veterans in southeast Wisconsin got the chance to show off their skills Friday as the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a "veterans only" career fair.More than 35 employers were there looking to fill more than 750 jobs - jobs ranging from government, to manufacturing, to medical services and private business.“These employers at the tables are ready to hire.
MILWAUKEE -- Unemployed veterans in southeast Wisconsin got the chance to show off their skills Friday as the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a "veterans only" career fair.More than 35 employers were there looking to fill more than 750 jobs - jobs ranging from government, to manufacturing, to medical services and private business.“These employers at the tables are ready to hire.
Wisconsin's unemployment rates drops to 6.9%
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin labor officials say the state added 12,500 jobs in January.Data the Department of Workforce Development released Thursday shows the state added 15,700 jobs but lost 3,200 government jobs.The state's unemployment rate fell slightly, from 7 percent in December to 6.9 percent in January.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin labor officials say the state added 12,500 jobs in January.Data the Department of Workforce Development released Thursday shows the state added 15,700 jobs but lost 3,200 government jobs.The state's unemployment rate fell slightly, from 7 percent in December to 6.9 percent in January.
Gov. Walker signs law to ease burden on veterans
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Contact 6: Top executives provide tips for job-seekers
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Labor says some 55,000 people in the Milwaukee area are unemployed.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Labor says some 55,000 people in the Milwaukee area are unemployed.
Part of foreclosure settlement going to budget shortfall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett applauded Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's work to help negotiate a mortgage settlement for struggling homeowners, but he strongly opposed Van Hollen and Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett applauded Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's work to help negotiate a mortgage settlement for struggling homeowners, but he strongly opposed Van Hollen and Gov.
Business Journal (1-9-12)
In business news for Monday, January 9th, 2012 - Governor Scott Walker rolls out a plan to put more people back to work.The Department of Workforce Development will hold at least 100 job fairs this year, doubling last year's number, and the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs will hold more fairs as well.The program also seeks to improve graduation rates.
In business news for Monday, January 9th, 2012 - Governor Scott Walker rolls out a plan to put more people back to work.The Department of Workforce Development will hold at least 100 job fairs this year, doubling last year's number, and the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs will hold more fairs as well.The program also seeks to improve graduation rates.
Charities compete for donations, many aren't reaching end of year goals
From feeding the homeless, to putting presents under the tree, there's no shortage of ways to donate to charities this time of year.
From feeding the homeless, to putting presents under the tree, there's no shortage of ways to donate to charities this time of year.
Shops hope to post high profits for Small Business Saturday
Saturday marked the day for the second annual "Small Business Saturday" nationwide.
Saturday marked the day for the second annual "Small Business Saturday" nationwide.
Learn how to do Thanksgiving on a budget
Jaymes Duke Ballard stops by WakeUp to share a few ways to have Thanksgiving on a budget.
Jaymes Duke Ballard stops by WakeUp to share a few ways to have Thanksgiving on a budget.
Spending within your budget this holiday season
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Alison Gilman Aquino provides some tips on spending within your budget this holiday season, such as spending within your means, and making a choice to give as a family a gift or gifts to a family that's less fortunate.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Alison Gilman Aquino provides some tips on spending within your budget this holiday season, such as spending within your means, and making a choice to give as a family a gift or gifts to a family that's less fortunate.
Full County Board approves Milwaukee County budget for 2012
Living with more risk, and living within your means were just two of the issues under debate as the full Milwaukee County Board tackled the budget Monday.Some of their debate centered around proposals to cut back on law enforcement, in an effort to keep pressure off of taxpayers.The County Board passed the 2012 budget Monday night, though it is not the budget Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted.However, the budget that passed does not include the kind of spending Abele feared.As it stands, taxes are poised to increase slightly, but Abele says he's going to do what he can to prevent that.It was an effort to bolster public safety, but some describe it as a move to raise taxes.The budget that passed Monday night could potentially lay off more than 100 sheriff's deputies.
Living with more risk, and living within your means were just two of the issues under debate as the full Milwaukee County Board tackled the budget Monday.Some of their debate centered around proposals to cut back on law enforcement, in an effort to keep pressure off of taxpayers.The County Board passed the 2012 budget Monday night, though it is not the budget Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted.However, the budget that passed does not include the kind of spending Abele feared.As it stands, taxes are poised to increase slightly, but Abele says he's going to do what he can to prevent that.It was an effort to bolster public safety, but some describe it as a move to raise taxes.The budget that passed Monday night could potentially lay off more than 100 sheriff's deputies.