WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports |Work Training Bill Headed to Governor Walker

MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) -  The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would provide people on unemployment a chance to receive part-time training that may lead to full-time work.

Participants in the one-year pilot program would receive an additional $75 a week in unemployment benefits. About 500 people are expected to enroll in the program.

The bill now heads to the Governor Scott Walker, who has said he supports the bill.