Government & Politics
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Two downtown projects with workforce housing get support for TIF
The Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority has unanimously approved the creation of two new tax incremental financing (TIF) districts to support...
What’s Eli Lilly’s timeline for hiring in Kenosha County?
More than 80% of the potential $100 million in tax credits Eli Lilly could receive for its expansion in...
Washington County plans to sell former UWM campus in West Bend to Ozaukee Christian School
The former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Washington County campus in West Bend may become the new home of a...
Regional commission proposed to study passenger rail connecting Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
A commission could be formed to study the potential for future passenger rail service connecting Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.
The...
Preliminary assessments find more than $104 million in flood damage in Milwaukee, neighboring counties
Preliminary assessments reveal $34 million in flood damage across Milwaukee County with FEMA expected to arrive soon.
FEMA begins damage assessments in Wisconsin following historic flooding
FEMA is coordinating with Wisconsin officials to assess flood damage in the southeast region, a key step toward securing a federal disaster declaration.
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Details unveiled for Port Washington data center development agreement
Port Washington aldermen are reviewing a proposed development agreement for the massive data center development planned by Denver-based Vantage...
Wisconsin offering Lilly up to $100 million in tax credits for Kenosha County project
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is offering pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly up to $100 million in tax credits to...
Viewpoints: Now is the time to embrace smart technology to keep Milwaukee safe
A recent hit-and-run involving a cyclist wasn’t just another headline—it was a painful reminder that reckless behavior on our...
Pomp’s Tire Service New Berlin office awarded $8 million government contract
Pomp’s Tire Service has secured an $8.44 million, five-year Army contract to supply wheel and tire assemblies from its New Berlin facility.