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.