State Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement
In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.
Mar 18th, 2021
1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021
Unemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021
State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021
Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021
Activist Investors Continue to Bash Kohl’s
Performing 'just slightly better than the worst companies in retail’.
Mar 9th, 2021
Business Down for Many Manufacturers
47% in state say business is down, 40% say its gone up.
Mar 1st, 2021
Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues
DWD still not requiring work search for unemployment insurance claims.
Feb 5th, 2021
Harley Revenue Down 24% in 2020
Four straight quarters of losses. Company releases plan to revamp sales.
Feb 2nd, 2021
State Call Center Confuses Unemployed
Jobless people say DWD call center gives incorrect, contradictory information.
Feb 2nd, 2021
DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System
Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.
Jan 28th, 2021
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021
Wisconsin Unemployment Grew in December
Unemployment rate has fluctuated since September.
Jan 21st, 2021
State Residents’ Income Seesaws
Average income rose 36% in second quarter, dropped 15% in third quarter of 2020.
Jan 18th, 2021
State Starts $300 Unemployment Supplements
Unemployment insurance recipients are eligible for an additional $300 a week.
Jan 15th, 2021
State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’
Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.
Jan 13th, 2021
Johnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter
Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
Jan 4th, 2021
Many Companies Face Worker Shortage
Cities like Milwaukee have simultaneous problem of unemployment and unfilled jobs.
Dec 9th, 2020
Extended Unemployment Payments Begin This Week
Extended Benefits payments going to those that exhausted all other forms of unemployment assistance.
Dec 3rd, 2020
State Official Promises End to Unemployment Insurance Backlog
Department of Workforce Development’s new director hopes to end backlog by late December.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Will Unemployment Backlog Be Cleared By End Of Year?
70,000 people in Wisconsin are still waiting for their unemployment to come through.
Nov 26th, 2020
Extended Unemployment Benefits Ends in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Labor has "turned off" the program in the state.
Nov 13th, 2020
Wisconsin Reacts To Biden Victory
Gov. Evers says "we're returning kindness, respect, and compassion back to the White House."
Nov 7th, 2020
Federal Unemployment Boost Being Paid Out
$300 weekly supplement could provide $224 million to state residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020
September Home Sales Up 18% in State
And average prices up 18% too, compared to same month last year.
Oct 21st, 2020
Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC
But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%
Oct 8th, 2020
Construction Pay Dropped After Prevailing Wage Law Repealed
Study finds worker wages are lower, but total public project costs are not.
Oct 4th, 2020
Wisconsin Economy Shrinks at Unprecedented Rate
State sees biggest quarterly drop in recorded history.
Oct 3rd, 2020
$300 Unemployment Boost Excludes Thousands
A requirement for the program will bypass thousands of Wisconsinites.
Sep 11th, 2020
Unemployment Protest Outside Sen. Ron Johnson’s Office
Unemployed workers demand congress reinstate $600 weekly assistance.
Sep 10th, 2020
Wisconsin Getting $300 Weekly Unemployment Boost
FEMA approved the state Tuesday, but funds could take four to five weeks to reach people.
Sep 3rd, 2020
New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks
State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.
Sep 1st, 2020
Evers Applies for Federal Unemployment Supplement
Program provides an additional weekly $300 to unemployment insurance.
Aug 29th, 2020
Milwaukee Marchers Shot At in Pennsylvania
Black Lives Matter protesters led by Frank Nitty threatened, Pennsylvania police investigating.
Aug 26th, 2020
Unemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid
In week 5 without $600 federal supplement unemployed workers call on Evers, Congress to find solution.
Aug 25th, 2020
COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex
The best way to begin the recovery, is to suppress the virus, WEDC Director says.
Jul 31st, 2020
Union Workers Join Protest of Systemic Racism
Three events Monday in Milwaukee, Madison organized by coalition of unions and racial justice groups.
Jul 21st, 2020
Survey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses
39% said it had "somewhat negative” effect, 36% a "very negative” effect on business.
Jul 13th, 2020
Harley-Davidson Laying Off 500 Workers
700 positions will go unfilled and be eliminated from the company globally.
Jul 10th, 2020
State Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter
In line with nation, not as bad as other Great Lakes states from January through March.
Jul 8th, 2020
Outdoor Dining Expanding Across State
Restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Wausau look for safer ways to attract and serve customers.
Jul 6th, 2020
Congress Extends Small Business Loan Program
Program has been a lifeline for small business owners. But will the President sign it?
Jul 3rd, 2020
Madison Protester Faces Heavy Charges
Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.
Jun 29th, 2020
