Tag: economy
Scott Walker has still not met jobs promise from first campaign
MADISON- A new report by PolitiFact Wisconsin shows that Scott Walker still has not reached his goal of 250,000 new jobs, which he promised...
Rep. Hesselbein: Wisconsin economy lags under Walker
MADISON- Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages shows that Wisconsin continues to fall behind in private...
Small businesses take the spotlight this week
National Small Business week kicked off Monday, and continues through May 5. The week is a chance to celebrate and recognize the contributions small...
Wisconsin hiring, exports declining going into 2017
If a new job on your wish list this season, Wisconsin and the Milwaukee metropolitan area aren't great places to look. The Manpower survey...
Wisconsin’s jobless rate shows slow gains
The national jobless rate has been on the decline for a year, but according to new numbers released Wednesday by the Wisconsin Department of...
Milwaukee receives federal $8 million grant for workforce training
With summer upon us, youth employment in Milwaukee has become of concern. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced an initiative to train Milwaukeeanns in tech...