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Evers Tinkers With Tax Cut
Okays $2 billion state income tax cut but delays when it goes into effect.
Jul 10th, 2021 by Erik GunnJohnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob MentzerGOP Legislators Approve $1.5 Billion Construction Budget
$1 billion less than Evers budget for state, UW System projects.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteWhy Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Erik GunnFirst State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven WaltersGOP Lawmakers Reject Unemployment System Improvements
Republicans in State Legislature vote down $15 million to fix unemployment system.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Laurel WhiteEmployment, Unemployment Both Rising
In April, number of people in state working rose by 7,100 even as unemployment rate rose.
May 21st, 2021 by Erik GunnLegislators Reinstate Work Search Rule
On party line vote Republicans add work search requirement for those getting unemployment benefits.
May 20th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteGOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021 by Erik GunnState Bolsters Apprenticeship Program
DWD using federal grant to grow program, help address state’s shortage of skilled workers.
May 15th, 2021 by John DavisEligibility Expanded for Federal Unemployment Assistance
Biden administration releases new guidelines making previously denied applicants eligible for up to 79 weeks of unemployment.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer