The latest job numbers are out and they're not good.
The most recent Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages-- the one that Governor Scott Walker has repeatedly insisted is the only accurate measure of job growth-- says that over the last year, Wisconsin ranks 35th in job growth, compared to other states.
In contrast, three of Wisconsin's neighboring states--Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota-- all ranked in the top 25 of states.
Even more distressing is that Wisconsin was one of only 17 states that actuallyu lost manufacturing jobs over the past year. In a recent appearance at the Manufacturing Matters! 2014 Conference, Walker said, "“Wisconsin’s economic recovery is fueled by the strength of our manufacturing industry" and claimed that "manufacturing has seen positive growth in Wisconsin."