Economics
Unemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down
Latest jobs report shows country at 13.3% unemployment, might actually be 16%.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment Claims Slowing Down
Though unemployment is still increasing at an unprecedented rate.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison
Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Employment Still in Nosedive
Record levels of claims continue to be filed.
May 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Number of New Unemployment Claims Decreasing, Still In Millions
Lowest number of new claims submitted since pandemic began.
May 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million
Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.
May 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Unemployment at Over 14 Percent
Jobs report shows unemployment rate is tracking closely with number of unemployment claims.
May 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Where Are Milwaukeeans Moving To and From?
New report studies population flows and early impact of COVID-19.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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
