Wisconsin State Profile

Wisconsin's first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to lowest level since early January; number of foreclosures rise in Q3 2009; business tax climate rated among worst in nation primarily due to high income taxes.

• State job growth fell 3.9% in August 2009 from a year ago; national job growth fell 4.4%.
• State unemployment averaged 8.8% in August 2009; the national average was 9.7%
• Personal income fell 2.9% to $207 billion in Q2 2009 from a year ago.
• Tax revenue fell 24.3% in Q2 2009 from the previous year.
• Exports fell 18.9% to $10.4 billion in the first seven months of 2009 from a year ago.
• Venture capital investment in WI fell 79% to $3.6 million in Q2 2009 from a year ago.