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As Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters
Views on economy not as negative as a year ago, but inflation still a concern.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
The Economy Is Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters, Poll Shows
And most have a negative view, despite strong post-pandemic recovery.
May 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Had Record-High Construction Jobs in January
Several factors cited, including warm weather and boom in federally funded projects.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin’s Gas Prices Are Below National Average
And falling. Trend is helping bring down inflation.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Record Low Unemployment Gives State’s Workers Bargaining Power
Lowest-wage workers have seen the biggest gains from tight labor market.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
GOP Lawmakers Seek Control of Federal Aid
Proposed constitutional amendment gives Legislature control over spending federal funds.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation
What caused it? How long will it last?
Dec 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Higher Gas Prices Expected For Months
But in real dollars lower than in 2014 or 2008.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Labor Market Presents New Challenges
There's no worker shortage and many jobs' wages are too low, economists say.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Wisconsin Economy Shrinks at Unprecedented Rate
State sees biggest quarterly drop in recorded history.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy
Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder
Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
