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Wisconsin November unemployment numbers remain similar to year before
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (214+ words) (The Center Square) - Wisconsin and other states did not receive October unemployment numbers due to the federal government shutdown but the state's November numbers show that Wisconsin remains well below the national average on unemployment. Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 3.1%, the…...
Trump says inflation data shows Fed can cut interest rates
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (235+ words) (The Center Square) " Consumer prices climbed 2.7% annually in December, marking the end of a year of continued concerns about affordability for Americans. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau…...
Bipartisan bill to cap annual deficits at 3% could curb debt growth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) (The Center Square) " Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan proposal to cap annual deficits at 3% of GDP, but this resolution would still permit spending beyond annual revenue. The measure sets a fiscal target of reducing the deficit to 3% of GDP or less....
Economist: Jobs data shows Louisiana 'muddling through"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) (The Center Square) " Louisiana's job market showed modest improvement over the past year, but the state's economy remains mostly stagnant, an LSU Shreveport economist says." Louisiana's unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in November, tied for 33rd among the 50 states and lower than…...
Analysts: Job report continues to show weakening economy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) (The Center Square) "As Ohio's job market continues to weaken, some analysts are raising concerns of a ripple effect and the potential for an even stronger economic slowdown. While Ohio's unemployment rate dipped to 4.5% from 4.8% in September and below the…...
Michigan unemployment dips to 5%, still among highest in U.S.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (405+ words) (The Center Square)" Michigan's unemployment rate once again dropped, but still remains one of the highest nationally. That comes as the national unemployment increased over the same period, from September to November. "Although the state lacked several key labor metrics…...
Everyday Economics: Why this weekâs labor data matters more than the headlines
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (479+ words) Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Economic outlook for 2026 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the…...
As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues
2+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) (The Center Square) "An Illinois congressman's warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists who say federal inflation data shows food prices are easing. "What's weird is some people in our government today are trying…...
Hog producer: 2025 was strong, but IL legislature needs to address estate tax
2+ week, 4+ day ago (461+ words) (The Center Square) " An Illinois hog producer says 2025 was a strong year, but state lawmakers need to address estate planning for farmers. Chad Leman says Leman Farms markets about 120,000 pigs a year and also grows corn and soybeans in Central…...
Ohioâs minimum wage to jump 30 cents
2+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) (The Center Square) "More than 100,000 Ohioans working for minimum wage can expect a raise on Thursday. The state's minimum wage, tied to inflation, will go from $10.70 an hour to $11 in the new year, impacting 103,800 people currently paid less than the…...