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“I’m scared of the debt ceiling. You should be, too.” Ezra Klein, The Washington Post. “‘The Great Shift’: Americans Not Working.”  David Leonhardt, The New York Times. “The number of homes with an unemployed parent rose by a third in … Continue reading →

“Americans’ Confidence In The Economy Rises In Good Sign For Hiring And Wages.”  Paul Wiseman, AP. “How the fall fiscal debates could make or break Americans’ economic confidence.” Sean Sullivan, The Washington Post. “Walker urges Wisconsin tribes to judge Kenosha … Continue reading →

“Huge shortage of caregivers looms for baby boomers, report says.” Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post. “Job seekers on unemployment need to sign up with Job Center database.”  Raymond Neupert, WSAU. “Key economic events for the week of Aug. 26.”  Amrita … Continue reading →

“Guest commentary: Big steps forward for state workforce.” Robert Cowles, Green Bay Press-Gazette. “Partnerships key to workforce of the future: Consultant.” Jim Leute, Janesville Gazette. “Initial unemployment claims drop below 8,000.” Associated Press. “Unemployment benefits are vanishing faster than the … Continue reading →

“State’s jobless numbers decline.”  Liam Marlaire, Leader-Telegram. “Feds grant $807K to help workers, homemakers affected by closing of Kewaunee Power Station.”  Associated Press. “Wisconsin vs. Illinois; which state has a better economy?”  Mike Lowe, Fox6now.com  

“Summer jobs elude many teenagers.”  Ben Casselman, Wall Street Journal. “Elderly more likely to be employed than teens.” Ben Casselman, Wall Street Journal. “Why has the fed given up on America’s unemployed?” Adam Posen, Financial Times.

“Board helps launch metal manufacturing alliance,” Op-Ed, Marshfield News-Herald. “Littoral combat ship program under scrutiny,” Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “Michigan created the most manufacturing jobs in July,” Chad Moutray, National Association of Manufacturers. “State manufacturers feeling more optimistic,” Mike Ivey, … Continue reading →

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce aims to tailor training to employer needs.  Schmid, John.  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  (2013, June 9). Cultivate careers in agribusiness.  Wisconsin State Journal.  (2013, June 10).  

Mixed economic data cast doubt on pace of job market growth.  Mui, Ylan Q.  Washington Post.  (2013, June 6). May jobs report: Cautious hiring continues.  CnnMoney.  (2013, June 7). Seasonal businesses suffer because of weather.  WISN.  (2013, June 6). Laid-off … Continue reading →