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By Matthew DeFour for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service Collaboration Republican lawmakers have authorized an audit of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services after years of rejecting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ requests to add staff — a standoff that has led to long waits for licenses, a huge surplus of agency funds and frustrated applicants flooding legislative offices with pleas for help. Sara Wuorinen, 32, is one of those applicants. ...

A broad coalition of New Hampshire faith and community leaders is calling on state lawmakers to create a budget which serves the people. The New Hampshire Peoples' Budget Coalition said Gov. Chris Sununu's proposed two-year and nearly $15 billion budget does not address the needs of those struggling to get by on minimum wage, find housing or pay off student debt. ...

Workers face many challenges in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Wages and job opportunities have grown slowly since the recovery began five years ago, while technology continues to change the nature of work. While many workers enjoy opportunities unimaginable a generation ago, many others feel the economy has left them behind. Policies that make employees more skilled and productive could help these workers get ahead. Average compensation has closely tracked workers’ productivity in the postwar era.

New Year’s resolutions can kickstart a good year coming out of the holiday season. In our own lives, we typically focus on things such as exercising, eating healthier, or spending more time with family.

State ranking remains at 30 in report on requirements governments impose on job-seekers