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Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare

Walker changes stance, signs bill for workers with disabilities

by Tegan WendlandDecember 6th, 2013March 11th, 2014 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

After reversing his original position, Gov. Scott Walker on Friday signed legislation to request more federal money to help unemployed people with disabilities find jobs faster.

Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare

Walker now backs funding for disabled workers

by Tegan WendlandSeptember 25th, 2013June 7th, 2014
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare

State passes up federal disabilities aid for jobless, despite backlogs

by Tegan WendlandJuly 14th, 2013July 18th, 2014
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health & Welfare

Wait list long, caseloads high

by Tegan WendlandJuly 14th, 2013June 18th, 2014

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