Economics
U.S. Unemployment at 6.9%
Black Americans continue to experience a much higher rate of unemployment.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Long-Term Unemployment Going Up
New claims for unemployment insurance are high, but holding steady in Wisconsin.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions
Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote
“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Unemployment at 8.4%
The unemployment rate for Milwaukee County is slightly lower, 7.3%.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime
And improved life in 53206 ZIP code. Dominican Center and non-profits empowered residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Regular Unemployment Running Out
Claims to federal program for those running out of unemployment are rising.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?
The Labor Relations Institute has sent high-priced consultants to discuss unionization with Colectivo employees.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pandemic Creates Plague of Evictions
11,600 in Houston, 4,000 in Milwaukee. CDC aims to curb them.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith (WPR/Wisconsin Watch), Martha Bebinger (WBUR) and Darian Benson (Side Effects Public Media), Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
