Tag Archives: economy

• News

  Economy added 165,000 jobs in April, rate fell to 7.5%

  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Job growth was stronger than initially reported at the start of 2013, and U.S. employers continued…
• News

  Look to the lake: Milwaukee’s economy depends on freshwater technology

  MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The name Milwaukee comes from a native American phrase meaning “good land” but it’s the good water…
• News

  Jobs report: Employers hired 157,000 workers in January

  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The jobs recovery continued to crawl forward in January, as employers hired 157,000 workers, the Labor…
• News

  Paul Ryan questions Obama’s grasp of economy

  (CNN) — Former GOP vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan said Sunday that President Barack Obama doesn’t appreciate the seriousness…
• News

  State of Illinois’ credit rating drops to lowest in nation

  ILLINOIS (WITI) — The state of Illinois takes a big financial hit after its credit rating dropped to the lowest…
• Politics

  It’s official: U.S. hit debt ceiling on New Year’s Eve

  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — It’s official: U.S. debt will reach its legal borrowing limit on Monday, giving Congress about two…
• Politics

  Anxiety among unemployed concerning fiscal cliff negotiations

  MILWAUKEE — While the nation teeters on the edge of the so-called fiscal cliff, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are…
• Politics

  With no deal and only hours to go, US economy heads toward ‘fiscal cliff’

  (CNN) — With only hours left Monday to avert what economists predict will be a one-two punch to the U.S….
• Politics

  Short-term agreement reached for farm legislation

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — Following increased pressure to pass farm legislation by the end of the year, Democratic Sen. Debbie…
• Politics

  No fiscal cliff deal will affect every American who earns an income

  MILWAUKEE — Fiscal cliff negotiations continue in Washington, D.C., and it’s down to the wire for Congress to reach a…
• Business

  Business Journal Report (12-27-12)

  In business news for Thursday, December 27th, 2012 — The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits has fallen to…
• News

  Unemployment rates increased in most Wis. cities, counties

  MADISON (AP) — Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties between October and November. The Wisconsin Department of…