The state of Wisconsin has just broken its own record of the lowest unemployment rate in state history. The previous record was 3% in November of 2021, and according to the data released by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics the state of Wisconsin’s unemployment rate as of December 2021 was 2.8%. The exact number of those that are unemployed dropped to 86,200. Locally, Door County’s unemployment rate is lower than the state number sitting at 2.3%, while Kewaunee County is at 1.4%. These numbers come after Governor Tony Evers announced a $130 million investment to support innovative solutions to workforce challenges. The Workforce Innovation Grant Program has provided $59.5 million in grants to 12 projects throughout the state that are aimed at solving long-standing labor challenges.

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