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WEDC names 4th CFO in 2 years

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:51 GMT

The state's troubled economic-development agency has hired its fourth chief financial officer in two years.

UW System tuition freeze on JFC table

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:16 GMT

No tuition hike for future UW System students and Governor Scott Walker’s spending increase is also out. That's what the state's Joint Finance Committee approved late last night.

Unemployment improves in most counties

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:05:28 GMT

Unemployment rates improved in nearly all 72 Wisconsin counties last month.

Plan looks to boost walleye production

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:16:38 GMT

The state's walleye population is set to get a boost. The governor announced a program to expand walleye hatchery production across the state.

GB area sees growth in suburban poor

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:33 GMT

The number of poor is growing faster in the communities around Green Bay than in the city itself.

Door Co. cherry blossoms are blooming

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:06:54 GMT

It's a sure sign of spring and hope. The cherry trees have started to blossom in Door County.

Bargaining over benefits narrowed

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:09:41 GMT

Public safety workers could collectively bargain over their health insurance premiums but not other costs of their plan under action taken by the Legislature's budget committee.

Ministry Health Care cutting 200+ jobs

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:08:33 GMT

Ministry Health Care, which owns several hospitals and clinics in Northeast Wisconsin, plans to cut jobs.

Panel votes to clamp down on retirees

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:39 GMT

Government employees would have to stay off the public payroll more than twice as long as is currently required under a change to state law approved by the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday.

Con-way expanding in FdL, adding jobs

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:27 GMT

Trucking company Con-way Freight is expanding its Fond du Lac operations and plans to add more than 50 jobs.

Housing rebound continues in Wisconsin

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:37:28 GMT

Housing sales increased 9 percent last month, continuing a rebound that now includes 22 consecutive months of growth.

Dental clinic to increase capacity

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:41 GMT

It may be a little easier for certain people in Brown County to get care from the dentist.

Poor children in Wis. schools increases

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:14 GMT

The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.

Marinette Marine unveils new facility

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:39 GMT

After three years and nearly $74 million, Marinette Marine is ready to move ahead and build its ships faster.

Impact of proposed tuition freeze

Laura Smith, FOX 11 News — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:05:50 GMT

University of Wisconsin schools are facing the prospect of a two-year tuition freeze.

Walker signs layoff alternative bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker on Friday signed into law a bill creating a program that gives employers an alternative to laying off employees when work slows.

Bill requires annual WEDC audit

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:31 GMT

A bill introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would require annual audits at Gov. Scott Walker's troubled quasi-public jobs agency, as well as put limits on terms that board members appointed by the governor serve.

Walker: State added 32,000 jobs in 2012

Beth Jones, FOX 11 News — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:20:15 GMT

Gov. Scott Walker's administration is reporting that Wisconsin added more than 32,000 private sector jobs last year.

Fast-food workers protest in Milw.

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:13 GMT

Fast-food and retail workers are holding a one-day protest in Milwaukee to demand higher wages and better working conditions.

State dart tournament underway

Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:37:15 GMT

Dart players from across the state are in Ashwaubenon this week.

Sign-up deadline for job fair extended

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:46:15 GMT

Wisconsin officials say job seekers have until Friday to register for a career fair scheduled for next week.

Reaction to job search proposal

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:27 GMT

Unemployed people in the state are reacting to a legislative proposal that would force them to step up their search efforts. So how will this affect those who are out of work, and looking for jobs?

Poll: 76% support UW tuition freeze

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:22 GMT

A Marquette University law school poll released Tuesday says three-fourths of Wisconsin residents support a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin.

Goodwill looking for donations

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:04 GMT

Goodwill stores in our area are putting out a call for donations.

Work searches for unemployed approved

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:12:48 GMT

Unemployed people in Wisconsin would have to double the number of searches they make for a job from two to four a week, one of the toughest requirements in the country, under a proposal approved by the Legislature's budget committee on Monday.

Panel wants to see Corrections plan

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:08:34 GMT

The Legislature's budget committee wants to see more details from the Department of Corrections about its plan for hiring additional staff before handing over the money.

Potential rise in student loan rates

Beth Jones, FOX 11 News — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:03:32 GMT

College students may see a dramatic increase in loan rates if lawmakers in Washington don't cut a deal soon.

Cmte. signs off on venture capital bill

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:37:23 GMT

A bill that would put $25 million in state money into Wisconsin startups passed its first hurdle with approval from an Assembly committee Friday despite a recent audit that found a number of problems at the jobs-creation agency that would oversee the money. But it remains unclear when the proposal will reach the floor.

Wis. ranked 34th in business tax burden

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:12:26 GMT

Wisconsin was No. 34 in a new state-by-state ranking of business tax burdens, and the researcher who did the study said the amount paid into the state's unemployment insurance compensation fund helped push it into a relatively high spot.

Lambeau concession workers needed

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:12:01 GMT

The renovations to the south end zone at Lambeau Field are rolling right along. The updates include nearly 30 new concession stands. Thursday, the team announced it wants to hire more than 400 people to work those areas on game day.