NATIONAL ECONOMY
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Hungry Wisconsin Families Just Got a Lifeline After Congress Inaction
Reliance on food assistance was starting to drop, but rose again after Congress killed extra unemployment help.
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Minimum Wage Workers Say, ‘I Wonder How I’m Going to Make It,’ as Candidates Debate
Biden offers first pay raise in 11 years while Trump threatens a veto and offers tax cuts.
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Debate Claims from Pence Gloss Over the Still-Struggling Wisconsin Economy
The rosy picture painted by the Vice President doesn’t reflect the reality of struggles for the many still unemployed and facing foreclosure.
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Few Finding Recipe for Success to Keep Restaurants Thriving During Pandemic
From inflexible landlords, lack of federal assistance, and ongoing capacity caps, the business is struggling.
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Middle-Class Americans Should Be Earning More, According to Biden. He Says His Tax Plan Will Help.
According to one study, the American middle class should be earning $42,000 more per worker. That’s a stark contrast to how tax breaks have helped the wealthiest Americans get even richer under Trump.
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State Offers $3 Million for Small Kenosha Businesses But More Is Needed
Local businesses are still hurting, and many are just beginning to return to normal.
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Politics Creates Economic Illusion in Houdini’s Hometown
Whether Trump broke the economy in Appleton or is saving it may be more about feelings than facts.
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Climate Change Will Collapse the US Economy—These Five Policies Could Stop That From Happening
Economists and financial analysts believe that climate change will likely decimate the US economy. And the only way to stop that from happening is by creating a sustainable economy that fights climate change.
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State Will Apply for What Little Extra Unemployment Help Washington Will Provide
Evers hits Republicans for going on summer vacation instead of reaching a deal on a full relief package.
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The RNC Message Touts ‘Greatest Economy.’ But Wisconsin’s Struggling Workers Aren’t Seeing It.
As the Legislature stays on break and Congressional Republicans go on vacation, people are calling for help and are tired of being ignored.
