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June 2021 Data Analysis In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. States issued stay-at-home orders, the economy contracted dramatically, jobs plummeted, and unemployment spiked. After the collapse, the economy improved rapidly in early summer 2020. In fall and winter, the recovery sputtered, but in spring 2021 the recovery …

Despite recent growth, Wisconsin faces a substantial jobs deficit – we’re down 137,500 jobs.

Context  In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked.  After the collapse more than a year ago, the economy improved rapidly in early summer, with strong job growth and unemployment falling. However, job …

Context In March 2020, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the collapse more than a year ago, the economy improved rapidly in early summer, with strong job growth and unemployment falling. However, job …

In February, Wisconsin continued its economic growth as more residents were vaccinated and some areas loosened restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings, and more.

There are number of sources of hope: falling COVID cases, increasing vaccination, and the federal American Rescue Plan. In the coming months, hopefully these positive signs will turn into economic opportunity for the workers in Wisconsin who need it most.

Serious federal commitment to the workers who have been most harmed and to state and local governments is absolutely necessary to build the economy and support families who are in economic crisis.

This analysis covers November 2020 data. Context In March, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the dramatic collapse in March, the economy improved rapidly in early summer, with strong job growth and unemployment …

This analysis covers October 2020 data. Context In March, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the dramatic collapse in March, the economy improved rapidly in early summer, with strong job growth and unemployment …

This analysis covers September 2020 data. Context In March, the US took dramatic steps to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many states issued stay-at-home orders and the economy contracted dramatically. Jobs fell away and unemployment spiked. After the dramatic collapse in March, the economy has improved, with strong job growth and unemployment falling. However, job …