That means rolling back expanded aid

By ANGELA RACHIDI | November 23, 2021 | RealClear Policy

It’s an understatement to say that Wisconsin businesses are struggling to find workers. There are more than 132,000 unfilled positions posted on the Job Center of Wisconsin’s website, an increase of 20,000 openings since July.

Nearly every sector of the economy is affected: the service industry, healthcare, transportation, construction, agriculture and production. Steve Kohlman, executive director of the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin, says he has yet to speak to a manufacturer who isn’t hiring.

At the same time, participation in government safety net programs remains elevated. It seems counterintuitive, but as the economy rebounds and employers large and small clamor for workers, food and cash aid caseloads in Wisconsin continue to rise.

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