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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: The Milwaukee Press Club Joette Richards, (262) 894-2224 milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org MILWAUKEE, WI – The City of Milwaukee's new sick leave mandate will be the subject of the next Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon. The public is invited to attend the Newsmaker Luncheon, which will feature a discussion by Amy Stear, Wisconsin director of 9to5 National Association...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com In her 15 years as a member of Competitive Wisconsin Inc., Sue Marks has seen more than a few economic ups and downs on the local, national and international scenes. Now that the state is in another recession, Marks – who became president of the broad-based group in December – said she hopes this “dip” is shallow...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- As the new legislative session opens in Madison, Democratic legislative leaders say jobs are the top priority. Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker, D-Weston, said his first priority for the new legislative session will be passing an economic stimulus package for the state that emphasizes building roads and bridges. “The big thing that’s going to dominate...

Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express, both of Milwaukee, have filed separate notices of layoffs at their 6880 South Howell location in Oak Creek. Yellow Transportation said it intends to close its facility, resulting in the permanent layoff of 97 workers. Roadway Express is not closing its facility, but filed notice of its plans for permanent layoffs affecting 63 workers. Both...