2.9 percent in July: Wisconsin unemployment under 3 percent for 6th month
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has been under 3 percent for the past six months, an indicator of economic health that Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has been under 3 percent for the past six months, an indicator of economic health that Gov.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to record-low 2.8 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to a record-low 2.8 percent, more good economic news for Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to a record-low 2.8 percent, more good economic news for Gov.
US job openings equal unemployed for 1st time in 2 decades
WASHINGTON — If you're looking for a job right now, this may be about as good as it gets: There are roughly as many open jobs in the United States as there are unemployed people.In March, employers advertised 6.55 million open jobs, the most on records dating to December 2000, the Labor Department said Tuesday .
WASHINGTON — If you're looking for a job right now, this may be about as good as it gets: There are roughly as many open jobs in the United States as there are unemployed people.In March, employers advertised 6.55 million open jobs, the most on records dating to December 2000, the Labor Department said Tuesday .
Pain at the pump: Average price of gasoline nears $3 per gallon
MILWAUKEE -- The price of gasoline is still on the upswing -- with the average price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States rising by seven cents per gallon over the past two weeks, with summer approaching.The average price is now $2.90.This marks the 10th straight week of gas price increases.Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says gasoline prices are the highest they've been since November of 2014.
MILWAUKEE -- The price of gasoline is still on the upswing -- with the average price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States rising by seven cents per gallon over the past two weeks, with summer approaching.The average price is now $2.90.This marks the 10th straight week of gas price increases.Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says gasoline prices are the highest they've been since November of 2014.
Pain at the pump: Crude oil prices at the highest level in more than 3 years; expected to climb
MILWAUKEE -- The news on gas prices definitely won't pump you up!
MILWAUKEE -- The news on gas prices definitely won't pump you up!
Wisconsin unemployment rate remains at record-low 2.9 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at a record-low 2.9 percent for a second month.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the rate for March remains unchanged from the 2.9 percent in February.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at a record-low 2.9 percent for a second month.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the rate for March remains unchanged from the 2.9 percent in February.
Pres. Trump says he is "considering" veto of $1.3 trillion budget
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.
Wisconsin unemployment rate hits record low in February
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
'How do you survive?' Small station owners say Costco's gas prices are too low
MENOMONEE FALLS — There is a gas war underway in Wisconsin, and some gas station owners say it could put them out of business.
MENOMONEE FALLS — There is a gas war underway in Wisconsin, and some gas station owners say it could put them out of business.
"Disconnected from workforce:' 1 in 5 black men did not work at all in 2016, study says
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.
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.