One Bad Day Away from Losing Your Job?
Jul 22, 2011 No Comments ›› adminJuly 27, 2011 “Subject: Hey, do you have a minute? Either come to my office or we can meet in a conference room.” See an email like this, Mergers and Inquisitions website warns, and you may lose your job in the next five minutes. For the 475 employees of the merged Wisconsin based M & I Bank ...
Continue ReadingBudget Impact Felt Long Term
Jun 28, 2011 No Comments ›› adminJune 27, 2011 “I am very concerned for my children,” the man held his three year old daughter close. “I just found out we are having another baby. I should be happy. But I’m not. I’m worried.” He was concerned about what the state’s two year budget would do to our local schools. Across western Wisconsin decisions are ...
Continue ReadingWatching the Bottom Line
Jun 18, 2011 No Comments ›› adminJune 18, 2011 After hours of debate in both the Assembly and Senate, lawmakers finished work on the state’s two year budget. The 1,532 page document now awaits the Governor’s signature. A few budget facts might help to make sense of the financial shape of the state. This budget; · Brings in more money. · Spends more than previous ...
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