Economics
Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment at 10.2 Percent
Black Americans continue to be most affected by unemployment.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Lottery Sales Increase During Pandemic
Were Wisconsinites looking for cheap entertainment, or trying their luck in uncertain economic times?
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
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 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Unemployment Claims Rising
Extended unemployment insurance ends this week.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid
State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean
After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Unemployment at 11.5%
City of Milwaukee unemployment at 12.8 percent.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Down To 8.5%
Wisconsin showed job gains in June. But the number of new unemployment claims filed each week is holding steady at historic highs.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap Grows Worse
Pandemic devastates lower and middle class while billionaires get wealthier.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate
DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
