Economics
Unions Join Legal Battle Over Evers’ Order
GOP suit asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to quash stay-at-home order threatens workers' lives, union lawyer argues.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
1 in 7 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic
Unemployment continues to rise in Wisconsin and across the country.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Being “Essential,” Construction Industry Experiencing Major Delays
Real estate survey reveals expanding pessimism about length of impact, most businesses still paying rent.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic
A pair of economists estimate the unemployment rate is as high as 20 percent.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget Will Be Hit Hard by COVID-19 Shutdown
2021 budget deficit could be $40 million or more.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month
Over 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week
Apr 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment Claims Set New Record, Again
6.6 million people file for unemployment, breaking record set just last week.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Sees A Historic Number of Unemployment Claims
More than 3.3 million claims filed last week.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed
Up 1200% in Wisconsin! And with more layoffs and filings likely to come.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Send Your Favorite Bartender a Tip
Tip MKE is a directory that helps you find local bartenders and servers to tip during the shutdown.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Shepherd Express to Suspend Print Edition
Will continue online, publisher says. Madison's "Isthmus" suspends operations entirely.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Michael Horne
10 Ways to Stay Safe Yet Active
How to stay busy and help your community while practicing social distancing.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Maddy Day
