$8.99-per-gallon gasoline in New Jersey as stations protest

(CNN) - Lukoil gas stations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have hiked their prices to more than double the national average in protest of their parent company.

Average gas price $3.93 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.93 per gallon on Sunday, September 9th.

August jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment falls

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The labor market lost momentum last month as job growth fell to a disappointingly slow pace.

As US debt hits $16 trillion, Ryan hammers his message home

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CNN) -- As the nation's debt eclipsed $16 trillion on Tuesday, September 4th Republican running mate Rep.

Average gas price $3.96 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.96 per gallon on Monday, September 3rd.

U.S. automakers report strong numbers in August

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Car sales jumped in August as U.S. automakers all reported better-than-expected numbers in what's shaping up to be one of the best months in years.

Laborfest held in Racine -- one of cities with highest unemployment

RACINE -- The annual Laborfest celebration was held Monday, September 3rd in Racine -- one of Wisconsin's cities with the highest unemployment rate.

Record Labor Day gas prices expected to decline

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Gas prices are higher than they've been going into any other Labor Day weekend on record, but experts predict some relief at the pump is coming fairly soon.

Dems not sure American economy "better off" under Obama

(CNN) -- Republicans raised the question in their convention of whether the country is better off than it was when President Barack Obama was elected, and it doesn't seem that Democrats have a convincing argument going into their convention this week.

Motorists hit the road despite rising gas prices

MILWAUKEE -- For many families, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer and one of the last times they head up North to their cabins.

GasBuddy.com Labor Day Weekend gas prices analysis

CHICAGO -- For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices they’ve ever seen at this time of year.

U.S. unemployment applications flat at 374,000

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, following three straight weeks of increases, the government said Thursday.

GDP report: U.S. economy grew at 1.7% rate in 2nd quarter

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy grew slightly faster than initially reported in the second quarter, but was still too weak to signal any major improvement in the job market ahead.

Gas prices continue to climb as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Gas prices continued to climb -- particularly along the Gulf Coast -- as the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac forced the closure of many oil and refining facilities.

Home prices rose in all major U.S. cities in June

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A sharp boost in home prices during the spring could signal a recovery in the long-suffering U.S. housing market, according to an industry report issued Tuesday.

Isaac threatens Gulf oil production, may push gas prices up

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Tropical Storm Isaac is curtailing oil production along the Gulf of Mexico and threatening refineries, which could send already rising gasoline prices up another 10 cents in the coming week.

Average gas price $3.83 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon on Sunday, August 26th.

Applications for U.S. unemployment aid up slightly

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- More people filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, signaling little improvement in the job market in August.

Unemployment dips in 26 of 32 Wis. cities in July

MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates dipped in most major Wisconsin cities and counties in July.