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Walker Signs Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” Bill, Posthumous Award For Buddy And Other Headlines

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And here is the Walker press release on the signing of the “Wisconsin Wins” legislation.

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More Local Headlines

Catching up a bit on some recent local headlines, including a piece praising Rep. Mark Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” plan, a bizarre case allegedly involving a South Milwaukeean threatening a woman with a sword and an update on road work happening in Oak Creek (including the Pennsylvania/Nicholson project).

And check out these local headlines of interest from around the South Shore:

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Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” Closer To Passage

Update: And here is a statement from Gov. Scott Walker.

South Milwaukee Rep. Mark Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” unemployed worker job training initiative has passed through key Senate and Assembly committees.

Check out the press release from Sen. Van Wangaard, the Republican sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, on WisPolitics.com here. From it:

“Wisconsin Wins” is a pilot program under which employers would apply to the Department of Workforce Development to offer six-week employer-specific training to unemployed workers. Unemployed individuals who participate in the program will receive an additional $75 stipend for each week they participate. If the worker and employer are a good fit, the worker should have a full-time job at the end of the six weeks. The program is based on a successful Georgia program called “Georgia Works.” “Wisconsin Wins” is one of the centerpieces of Governor Walker’s “Wisconsin Working” agenda.

The bill must still get Joint Finance Committee and full Senate and Assembly approval. I’ll keep you posted.

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Walker Backs Honadel’s Job Training Plan And Other South Milwaukee-Area Headlines

Gov. Scott Walker has thrown his support behind South Milwaukee Rep. Mark Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” legislation.

Check out Walker’s press release on his “Wisconsin Working” jobs plan. From it:

Governor Walker also announced his support of the Wisconsin Wins legislation proposed by Representative Mark Honadel.  As currently conceived, the program will allow Wisconsinites receiving unemployment to take part-time training jobs with employers potentially leading to full-time employment and allowing current job seekers to receive training and demonstrate their skills for potential employers.

Learn more about Wisconsin Wins in this post.

And check out these other local headlines:

Also, state Sen. Chris Larson has published a new Larson Report, in which he strongly criticizes Walker and the Waste, Fraud and Abuse Commission.

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Unique Approach: Honadel’s “Wisconsin Wins” Job Training Initiative Introduced

South Milwaukee Rep. Mark Honadel and his counterpart in the Senate, Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), have introduced a bill that gives unemployed job seekers a “tryout period” with prospective employers while still receiving unemployment benefits.

Check out the press release here.

And here is my previous post on this.

It’s an interesting concept and unique approach to matching unemployed workers with jobs. I hope it gets strong consideration.

Either way, it’s just refreshing to see a state legislator introduce a bill focused on jobs, a departure from the often non-job-focused bills that framed the recently concluded special “jobs” session. This editorial from the Appleton Post-Crescent put it well.

I’ll keep you posted as this moves through the legislature.

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Wisconsin Wins: Honadel Proposes “Tryout Period” For Unemployed Job Seekers

South Milwaukee Rep. Mark Honadel has proposed a unique jobs bill that would give recipients of unemployment a chance to take part-time “training jobs” as a potential path to full-time employment — all while continuing to receive unemployment benefits.

Check out the press release here. From it:

“We must be open to new, creative solutions to get people back to work,” Honadel said.  “My plan will help match employers with potential employees for training that may lead to full-time jobs.”

What do you think of the proposal? Post your comments below!

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