New jobs numbers out this week look like good news for Wisconsin. From September 2014 to September 2015, the state added just over 30,000 private-sector jobs. That’s a 10% increase from the previous 12-month period. We discuss what’s driving the increase. We also roundup the top state news stories of the week, including a Presidential visit to Milwaukee, and hear about a new nature grant in Wisconsin.
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State News Roundup For March 4, 2016
A state news editor discusses the top political stories in Wisconsin this week, including President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee, and the fate of Governor Walker’s college affordability bills in the state legislature.
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New Numbers Show More Jobs Added, Higher Wages In Wisconsin
New jobs numbers out this week from the State Department of Workforce Development seem to show some promising news for the state’s economy. From September 2014 to September 2015, the state added just over 30,000 private-sector jobs. That’s a 10% increase from the previous 12-month period. Wages are up, too. A guest expert breaks down the numbers.
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Madison Chosen As Part Of A Nation-Wide Initiative To Get More Kids Into Nature
Madison is one of seven cities chosen to participate in a new initiative by the National League of Cities which aims to get kids more connected with nature. We’ll discuss the initiative and the positive benefits spending time outdoors can have in the community.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Brian Jacobsen Guest
- Mary Michaud Guest
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