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Commissioner of Insurance: Approves worker’s compensation rate decrease that provides relief to businesses recovering from pandemic

WisBusiness, July 23, 2021

Wisconsin employers are offering more perks, better pay and hefty signing bonuses to attract workers in a ‘buyer’s market’

Post Crescent, July 22, 2021

Wisconsin DWD holds roundtable discussion on challenges faced by employers

WEAU, July 19, 2021

Where are Wisconsin’s J1 visa workers this summer?

WXPR, July 19, 2021

Walmart loses lawsuit brought by worker with Down syndrome

NBC 26, July 16, 2021

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remains stagnant as debate over labor shortage continues

CBS 58, July 15, 2021

Northeast Wisconsin businesses struggle to attract, retain employees amid labor shortage worsened by COVID-19 pandemic

Post Crescent, July 15, 2021

Evers announces $130 million in American Rescue Plan funding for workforce development initiatives

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 14, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks busing in ‘hundreds’ of out-of-state employees for NBA Finals

TMJ 4, July 13, 2021

Oshkosh businesses face staffing concerns ahead of EAA AirVenture

Fox 11, July 12, 2021

More tax cuts, Assembly speaker suggests

Fox 6, July 12, 2021

Food shortages impact restaurants, bars

WAOW, July 12, 2021

Milwaukee mayor wants to put nearly $14 million in federal relief funds toward workforce development

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 12, 2021

Gov. Evers signs bill preventing UI tax hike

WKOW, July 8, 2021

Local hotels short-staffed amid workforce shortage in the hospitality industry

NBC 26, July 7, 2021

Wisconsin Dells officials react to new room tax collection rules

Wisconsin Dells Events, July 2, 2021

Reports show teenagers are working more than ever before

News 8000, July 2, 2021

U.S. Sen. Baldwin backs Hufcor workers, crafts bill that would pressure private equity owners

GazetteXtra, June 30, 2021

Wisconsin Legislature considering several pro-growth tax reforms

Tax Foundation, June 29, 2021

She quit her job to care for her children during COVID. Now, Wisconsin demands $30K repayment for unemployment benefits.

Channel 3000, June 29, 2021

CEO, President of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce asks Evers to end unemployment benefits

WBAY, June 27, 2021

Baraboo businesses struggle with worker shortage as more customers reemerge

Baraboo News Republic, June 26, 2021

$140M flows to Wisconsin tourism, entertainment industry but worker shortage remains

CBS 58, June 24, 2021

WMC survey finds nearly 9 in 10 businesses struggling to find workers

Milwaukee Business News, June 24, 2021

Eliminating Wisconsin business property tax gains momentum

Associated Press, June 23, 2021

Survey reveals 86% of area businesses struggling to hire

WBAY, June 23, 2021

Brown Co. Sheriff on number of job openings: ‘Very problematic’

WBAY, June 22, 2021

Group of Eau Claire restaurants, bars increase hourly wage to $16, moving away from tipping

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 21, 2021

U.S. employers wrestle with COVID vaccine requirements in regulatory “hairball”

Reuters, June 21, 2021

Wisconsin unemployment rate unchanged at 3.9%, officials say

Fox 6, June 18, 2021

Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders unveil more than $3 billion in cuts to income, property and business taxes

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2021

Assembly approves bill that would ban businesses from requiring workers and customers to be vaccinated

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 16, 2021

Get employees back to downtown Milwaukee offices ASAP: Business groups

Milwaukee Business Journal, June 14, 2021

Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers

Associated Press, June 10, 2021

Wisconsin restaurants hiring, worker shortage at 83%

Fox 6, June 9, 2021

Desperate to find workers, desperate to find a job: Where is the labor disconnect?

TMJ 4, June 9, 2021

Cost of living: How a lack of affordable housing is crimping lives, the economy

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 6, 2021

DWD pushes back on demands to get tougher on work search rules

WKOW, June 4, 2021

Wisconsin employers report modest health plan increases this year

Milwaukee Business News, June 4, 2021

Uneven recovery: 35% of small businesses might not survive the summer, survey finds

Milwaukee Business Journal, June 4, 2021

Millions of women haven’t rejoined the workforce – and may not anytime soon

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 3, 2021

US adds 559K jobs as firms still struggle to fill positions

Associated Press, June 4, 2021

Wisconsin businesses can’t find workers, citing unemployment benefits

Fox 6, June 3, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers defends additional $300 a week in federal unemployment

WISN 12, June 1, 2021

As local mask mandates expire, how should employers respond?

National Law Review, June 1, 2021

White House: Ransomware attack on major meat processing company ‘likely’ from Russia

Politico, June 1, 2021

Northwoods tourist spots see potential for big summer season

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 31, 2021

AirPro, other local manufacturers plan to expand. They just need workers.

WXPR, May 27, 2021

Epic Systems requiring workers to return to office July 19, resuming in-person customer meeting

Wisconsin State Journal, May 29, 2021

Audit shows decline in net position of the Unemployment Reserve Fund

Wheeler Report, May 27, 2021

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