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Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid
Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Marty Hobe and Bram Sable-Smith
$300 Unemployment Boost Excludes Thousands
A requirement for the program will bypass thousands of Wisconsinites.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks
State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
People With Disabilities Still Waiting on Unemployment
Wisconsin residents left in limbo with dwindling bank accounts.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
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
Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?
National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
State Wants Pandemic Aid for Residents on Disability Insurance
State officials are seeking permission from the federal government.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
