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Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid

Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid

Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.

$300 Unemployment Boost Excludes Thousands

$300 Unemployment Boost Excludes Thousands

A requirement for the program will bypass thousands of Wisconsinites.

New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks

New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks

State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.

People With Disabilities Still Waiting on Unemployment

People With Disabilities Still Waiting on Unemployment

Wisconsin residents left in limbo with dwindling bank accounts.

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.

Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?

Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?

National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.

State Wants Pandemic Aid for Residents on Disability Insurance

State Wants Pandemic Aid for Residents on Disability Insurance

State officials are seeking permission from the federal government.

Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans

Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans

Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.