Pres. Trump's $4.4T budget balloons deficits, cuts social safety net
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget plan Monday that envisions steep cuts to America's social safety net but mounting spending on the military, formally retreating from last year's promises to balance the federal budget.The president's spending outline for the first time acknowledges that the Republican tax overhaul passed last year would add billions to the deficit and not "pay for itself" as President Trump and his Republican allies asserted.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget plan Monday that envisions steep cuts to America's social safety net but mounting spending on the military, formally retreating from last year's promises to balance the federal budget.The president's spending outline for the first time acknowledges that the Republican tax overhaul passed last year would add billions to the deficit and not "pay for itself" as President Trump and his Republican allies asserted.
Midnight shutdown creeps closer as Congress debates budget
WASHINGTON — With a midnight government shutdown creeping closer, both Republicans and Democrats grappled with internal party divisions as they tried to push through a massive budget deal Thursday night.Frustrations mounted — and the risk of a shutdown increased — as GOP Sen.
WASHINGTON — With a midnight government shutdown creeping closer, both Republicans and Democrats grappled with internal party divisions as they tried to push through a massive budget deal Thursday night.Frustrations mounted — and the risk of a shutdown increased — as GOP Sen.
Wisconsin unemployment hit record low in December
MADISON — Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December.The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was 3 percent.
MADISON — Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December.The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was 3 percent.
US employers add modest 148,000 jobs; unemployment 4.1 pct.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with solid momentum.The unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a third straight month, the lowest level since 2000, the Labor Department said Friday.For all of 2017, employers added nearly 2.1 million jobs, enough to lower the unemployment rate from 4.7 percent a year ago.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with solid momentum.The unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a third straight month, the lowest level since 2000, the Labor Department said Friday.For all of 2017, employers added nearly 2.1 million jobs, enough to lower the unemployment rate from 4.7 percent a year ago.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 3.2 percent in November
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest since 1999.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November was down 0.2 percentage points from October.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest since 1999.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November was down 0.2 percentage points from October.
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate from July through September, slightly slower than previously estimated but still enough to give the country the best back-to-back quarterly growth rates in three years.The Commerce Department says the third quarter growth was revised down slightly from last month's estimate of 3.3 percent.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate from July through September, slightly slower than previously estimated but still enough to give the country the best back-to-back quarterly growth rates in three years.The Commerce Department says the third quarter growth was revised down slightly from last month's estimate of 3.3 percent.
"My list keeps growing:" Retailers work to woo shoppers with in-store deals; online shopping spikes
GLENDALE -- Sunday, November 26th marked the shopping period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and retailers were trying to prove there are still deep discounts available at stores, with some prices slashed so low shoppers said they were able to save hundreds of dollars.
GLENDALE -- Sunday, November 26th marked the shopping period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and retailers were trying to prove there are still deep discounts available at stores, with some prices slashed so low shoppers said they were able to save hundreds of dollars.
Black Friday: Shoppers brave big crowds to get some of the best deals of the season
BROOKFIELD -- It's a tradition that always gets varied reactions -- Black Friday shopping.
BROOKFIELD -- It's a tradition that always gets varied reactions -- Black Friday shopping.
Mall of America says 2,500 people were in line
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Mall of America in Minnesota says that 2,500 people were in line at the 5 a.m. opening Friday, in line with a year ago.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Mall of America in Minnesota says that 2,500 people were in line at the 5 a.m. opening Friday, in line with a year ago.
"Survival mode:" As shoppers mobilize on Thanksgiving, retailers branch out
NEW YORK — Shoppers are hitting the stores on Thanksgiving and will be finding some surprises: toys and TVs at J.C. Penney, Barbies at Best Buy, kitchen appliances like wine refrigerators at B.J.'s.As the holiday shopping season officially kicked off Thursday, retailers are counting on a lift from a better economy.
NEW YORK — Shoppers are hitting the stores on Thanksgiving and will be finding some surprises: toys and TVs at J.C. Penney, Barbies at Best Buy, kitchen appliances like wine refrigerators at B.J.'s.As the holiday shopping season officially kicked off Thursday, retailers are counting on a lift from a better economy.
Kohl's opens on Thanksgiving evening; for every $50 you spend, you get $15! 🛍️
MENOMONEE FALLS -- On the eve of Thanksgiving, some weren't thinking about the holiday at all.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- On the eve of Thanksgiving, some weren't thinking about the holiday at all.
Best Black Friday deals 2017
Black Friday shopping has expanded to start the day before Thanksgiving and into the Tuesday after Cyber Monday.
Black Friday shopping has expanded to start the day before Thanksgiving and into the Tuesday after Cyber Monday.
Target reveals its top Black Friday deals, new hours for 2017 sale
NEW YORK - Target has released its Black Friday 2017 ad, giving a sneak peak Monday at the upcoming door-busters.The company will also change its hours this year to keep pace with customer habits – Target found that shoppers showed up on Thanksgiving and Black Friday last year, but there was a drop off once it got late.On Thanksgiving, doors will be open at 6 p.m. and close at midnight local time.
NEW YORK - Target has released its Black Friday 2017 ad, giving a sneak peak Monday at the upcoming door-busters.The company will also change its hours this year to keep pace with customer habits – Target found that shoppers showed up on Thanksgiving and Black Friday last year, but there was a drop off once it got late.On Thanksgiving, doors will be open at 6 p.m. and close at midnight local time.
Abele, Lipscomb spar over service cuts as public weighs in on wheel tax
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's administration is proposing dramatic cuts in services if the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors won't agree to double the county's wheel tax to $60, a choice the board's chairman calls "absurd."Abele said Monday, October 30th that the cash-strapped county cannot pay for its current level of services without new revenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's administration is proposing dramatic cuts in services if the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors won't agree to double the county's wheel tax to $60, a choice the board's chairman calls "absurd."Abele said Monday, October 30th that the cash-strapped county cannot pay for its current level of services without new revenue.
BestBlackFriday.com: 75+ retailers already committed to closing on Thanksgiving Day
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is fast approaching -- and BestBlackFriday.com has already compiled a list of stores that will not be open on the holiday.Thanksgiving falls on November 23rd, 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is fast approaching -- and BestBlackFriday.com has already compiled a list of stores that will not be open on the holiday.Thanksgiving falls on November 23rd, 2017.
US unemployment claims fall to 222,000, lowest in 44 years
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president.THE NUMBERS: The Labor Department said Thursday that claims for jobless aid dropped by 22,000 to 222,000, fewest since March 1973.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president.THE NUMBERS: The Labor Department said Thursday that claims for jobless aid dropped by 22,000 to 222,000, fewest since March 1973.
Firefighters, aldermen disapprove of budget plan: "Milwaukee is in one hell of a mess"
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from across the state are taking a stand against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed cuts to public safety.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from across the state are taking a stand against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed cuts to public safety.