Department of Workforce Development

Will Hotel Near Airport Ever Reopen?

Owners of Clarion hotel, closed for two years, file for bankruptcy again in action Judge calls 'curious.'

How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?

Federal Shutdown Cuts Off Funding For State Job Support Programs

Labor statistics also frozen.

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Wisconsin has among the lowest unemployment insurance benefits in the country.

DWDs Workers Compensation Division Completes Critical WC Injury Claim System Update

Gov. Evers Proclaims Oct. 19-25 Forest Products Week in Wisconsin

Highlights Wisconsin’s Forestry Industry’s Economic, Environmental, and Social Contributions

Senate Approves Four Hutton Bills

Each reduces barriers and cuts red tape for Wisconsin citizens

Updates to Unemployment Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance Recipients in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board

US Department of Labor awards $86 million to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

Grants support shipbuilding, AI, advanced manufacturing, other critical sectors