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DWD News Releases - 1998 and earlier

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Governor Names Deputy Secretary for Regulatory AgencyDecember 31, 1998
State's jobless rate at 3.5 per cent last monthDecember 29, 1998
Governor Names Kussart to Head Workforce InitiativeDecember 29, 1998
Maps of November 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyDecember 29, 1998
Greg Krohm Leaving Job-Injury Program PostDecember 22, 1998
New Centralized Child Support Payments Start in JanuaryDecember 21, 1998
Media Advisory: KIDS System OperationsDecember 17, 1998
Media Advisory: Statewide Child Support System Changes News Conferences and TourDecember 16, 1998
UI claims phones operating more hours during holidayDecember 15, 1998
Seven added to state's child support debt "most wanted" listDecember 14, 1998
Governor Appoints O'Connell as Insurance CommissionerDecember 11, 1998
Media Advisory: W-2 Participation by Domestic Violence VictimsDecember 9, 1998
More ex-military eligible for jobless benefitsDecember 3, 1998
W-2 participation declines again; food stamp use upNovember 30, 1998
State's jobless rate up slightly in October; still below year agoNovember 25, 1998
Maps of October 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyNovember 25, 1998
Media Advisory: Food Stamp AccessNovember 19, 1998
Media Advisory: Early Distribution of Unspent W2 Contract Dollars (Requests from W2 Agencies)November 18, 1998
Media Advisory: State spending on low-income childrenNovember 12, 1998
Labor-Management Council to promote new century planningNovember 11, 1998
Coalition announces major workplace safety initiativeNovember 10, 1998
Governor Names Peter Fox to Head Workforce InitiativeNovember 10, 1998
Governor Names "Tomorrow's Workforce" Panel"November 2, 1998
W-2 cash aid count continues decline to new record lowOctober 30, 1998
State's jobless rate fell in September; second monthly drop in a rowOctober 27, 1998
Maps of September 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyOctober 27, 1998
Governor Announces Eight "Glass Ceiling" Award WinnersOctober 21, 1998
Media Advisory: Glass Ceiling Conference and Governor's Diamond AwardsOctober 19, 1998
Ameritech president to address Glass Ceiling conferenceOctober 19, 1998
New W-2 procedures address barriers created by alcohol and drug useOctober 15, 1998
Governor Announces Forward Award RecipientsOctober 15, 1998
Joint effort supports stabilized service in Milwaukee CountyOctober 13, 1998
Public hearings underway on draft child support rulesOctober 12, 1998
Governor Encourages More W-2 Faith-Based InvolvementOctober 6, 1998
Governor Taps National Experts to Help Evaluate W-2October 5, 1998
W-2 cash aid count down in August as program ends yearOctober 1, 1998
Media Advisory: DWD News Office e-mail boxSeptember 30, 1998
State's jobless rate dropped in August to 3.2% which matches the record low for the monthSeptember 29, 1998
Maps of August 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountySeptember 29, 1998
Business Resource Internet Site Recognized for Customer ServiceSeptember 25, 1998
Grants to help disabled American Indians get jobsSeptember 21, 1998
W-2, AFDC "leavers" study underway by state agencySeptember 10, 1998
Governor Acts Now to Build Tomorrow's WorkforceSeptember 9. 1998
Secretary's Response to UW-Madison Center on Wisconsin Strategy Wage StudySeptember 4, 1998
Disaster Unemployment Application Deadline Sept. 14September 2, 1998
Op ed column by Secretary Stewart: Labor Day 1998September 2, 1998
Governor Hails W-2's First Year as Remarkable SuccessSeptember 1, 1998
DWD Analysis of Wisconsin's W-2 Statistics for July 1998September 1, 1998
State's jobless rate rises in July as a result of summer worker influx and last month's General Motors strikeAugust 31, 1998
Maps of July 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyAugust 31, 1998
Governor launches new Fatherhood initiativeAugust 27, 1998
New business quality awards to be presented this fallAugust 26, 1998
Feature Article: County role critical in W-2's first yearAugust 26, 1998
Worker's Comp Rates down 4.1 percent: rates have decreased by 26% in last five yearsAugust 26, 1998
Governor Announces Youth Apprenticeship ProgramAugust 25, 1998
Governor Announces Child Care CampaignsAugust 24, 1998
Governor Encourages Teen Moms to Finish SchoolAugust 21, 1998
Workers may apply now for Disaster Unemployment AidAugust 13, 1998
State's jobless rate at record low for month for third straight timeJuly 29, 1998
Maps of June 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyJuly 29, 1998
W-2 caseload levels continue stable in JuneJuly 27, 1998
Submission deadline for "Glass Ceiling" awards now Aug. 14July 24, 1998
DWD strengthens W-2 success ladderJuly 16, 1998
Submission deadline is July 27 for "Glass Ceiling" awards July 10, 1998
Governor's Workforce Forum set for Reedsburg WednesdayJuly 10, 1998
Wisconsin's May jobless rate remains "remarkably low"June 30, 1998
Maps of May 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyJune 30, 1998
State conference to focus on non-custodial fathers' roleJune 26, 1998
W-2 participation in May little changedJune 26, 1998
UI benefits to be paid to GM workers in labor disputeJune 25, 1998
Governor will recognize efforts to smash Glass CeilingJune 24, 1998
Media Advisory; comments on Milwaukee County processing of child care subsidy requests.June 23, 1998
Workforce Forums on Internet; Milwaukee hosts first sessionJune 19, 1998
Workforce Forums to Focus on Labor ShortagesJune 12, 1998
Op Ed: A new state program helps those with disabilities find employmentJune 10, 1998
Madison?s latest jobless rate 2nd lowest in U.S.June 4, 1998
Response of DWD to the May 29th Children's Defense Fund study June 2, 1998
New edition of Decision Digest available on Internet and as bookJune 1, 1998
All 11 urban areas in state record all-time low jobless ratesMay 28, 1998
Governor Announces All-Time Record Low UnemploymentMay 27, 1998
Wisconsin's labor market sets records, and records, and recordsMay 27, 1998
Maps of April 1998 Unemployment Rates by CountyMay 27, 1998
Governor's Employment and Training Conference/Media AdvisoryMay 22, 1998
W-2 participation level little changed in AprilMay 21, 1998
W-2 April 1998 Interim Agency Activity Caseload ReportMay 21, 1998
Agnew, Pfeiffer named to key economic support postsMay 15, 1998
W-2 Enrollment up in MarchMay 1, 1998
W-2 March 1998 Interim Agency Activity Caseload ReportMay 1, 1998
March jobless rate near 28-year lowApril 30, 1998
New computer networking youth apprenticeship to start in fallApril 30, 1998
1998 Wisconsin Job Fairs 3/31/98March 31, 1998
Governor Says Unemployment Rate Hits All-time Low; Strong Wisconsin economy providing seven jobs for every W-2 familyMarch 30, 1998
W-2 enters new, stable phaseMarch 26, 1998
W-2 February 1998 Interim Agency Activity caseload ReportMarch 26, 1998
January '98 job scene warms upMarch 6, 1998
72% choose fully licensed child careFebruary 26, 1998
W-2 January 1998 Interim Agency Activity Caseload ReportFebruary 25, 1998
Welfare dependence down 23% in January; W-2 conversion almost completeFebruary 25, 1998
County-by-county workforce profiles available on-lineJanuary 27, 1998
December's message: Help WantedJanuary 27, 1998
W-2 on target in DecemberJanuary 26, 1998
December 1997 Interim W-2 Agency Activity Caseload ReportJanuary 26, 1998
More workers, not fewer, this NovemberDecember 29, 1997
New hire reporting by employers benefits childrenDecember 29, 1997
W-2 conversion pace increasesDecember 15, 1997
October 1997 Interim W-2 Agency Activity Caseload ReportDecember 15, 1997
Former Packer football great takes field to support Wisconsin's childrenDecember 9, 1997
C-Supp for disabled parents starts Jan. 1November 28, 1997
Worker's comp fraud is lowNovember 26, 1997
October jobless rate improvesNovember 26, 1997
September 1997 Interim W-2 Agency Activity Caseload ReportNovember 7, 1997
Transition to W-2 is orderlyNovember 7, 1997
Did you know?November 7, 1997
Next year's unemployment insurance: higher benefits, lower taxes proposedOctober 27, 1997
September still strongOctober 27, 1997
Employer interest warm in August : Manufacturing jobs set recordSeptember 30, 1997
Workplace fatalities down 21% in 3 yearsSeptember 30, 1997
New child support collection system will collect extra $100 million for state's kidsSeptember 17, 1997
Labor force hits 3 million; employment at all-time highAugust 27, 1997
Minimum wage on Sept. 1: $5.15/hour - Up from $4.75August 25, 1997
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available Until August 11, 1997August 4, 1997
Worker's Compensation rates drop 4.17 percent on averageAugust 1, 1997
June job totals jumpJuly 28, 1997
Governor Announces Unemployment Aid for Flood VictimsJuly 11, 1997
Young people tell legislators: youth apprenticeships work!July 10, 1997
May was way cool - Unemployment remained at 3.4%June 30, 1997
Governor Announces new Worker Safety ProgramJune 24, 1997
Governor Announces End of Child Care Waiting ListJune 5, 1997
Wisconsin goes to work in AprilMay 27, 1997
New Worker's Comp program helps injured workers; fights cheatersMay 27, 1997
'Tie-breaker doc' saves time and moneyApril 28, 1997
Pay for Performance changes will ease transition to W-2April 22, 1997
Secretary Stewart testifies to the LegislatureMarch 27, 1997
1997 employment starts strongMarch 3, 1997
14 added to most wanted listMarch 3, 1997
Governor Outlines Century's Last State Budget - Biennial budget emphasizes education, the environment and public safetyFebruary 12, 1997
Agencies selected to operate W-2 are eager to begin helping peopleJanuary 30, 1997
Pierce, Fond Du Lac Counties Begin W-2 March 1January 24, 1997
Key DWD administrator namedJanuary 9, 1997
Governor Appoints Stewart As Secretary Of DWDDecember 11, 1996
Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped again in October to reach the lowest point since January 1970November 26, 1996
Job Centers to connect workers to the WebOctober 29, 1996
Governor Kicks off Disability Employment Campaign with $1.2 Million GrantOctober 9, 1996
Impact of federal welfare reform on W-2 and child care to be studiedSeptember 26, 1996
Lack of Worker's Compensation Coverage Costs Employer in CourtSeptember 19, 1996
Wisconsin Conservation Corps becomes part of welfare reform answerSeptember 19, 1996
School to Work works for WisconsinSeptember 5, 1996
Labor Day heroes for 1996August 21, 1996
State unveils plan to spur growth in Child CareJuly 29, 1996
Grants will help people with disabilities to join workforce July 26, 1996
Rich source of willing workers is waiting to be tapped July 26, 1996
The Department of Workforce DevelopmentJuly 1, 1996
Learn how to fight worker's comp fraudJune 27, 1996
Fund will protect uninsured workersMay 17, 1996
Prevailing wage program updatedApril 18, 1996
Single workforce development system serves allMarch 5, 1996
The new Partnership for Full EmploymentMarch 3, 1996
Workplace safety measures pay off February 26, 1996
"Operation Transition" Begins Moving Welfare Recipients into Jobs ImmediatelyJanuary 18,1996
Wisconsin Workers Compensation Leads Cyberspace RaceNovember 28, 1995
Information manager wins national recognitionNovember 16, 1995
Average state wage up 8.7% in last two yearsSeptember 25, 1995
Management changes announced at two Wisconsin state government departmentsSeptember 21, 1995
Governor Thompson Unveils End to WelfareSeptember 7, 1995
State's workplaces are saferSeptember 1, 1995
Wisconsin is first to automate initial Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimsAugust 4, 1995
Worker's Compensation fraud is rareJune 26, 1995
High performance workplaces state's best chance to compete Labor-Management Council tells GovernorMay 31, 1995

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