Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
$4 million revitalization project planned for historic Villard Avenue theater
Milwaukee-based Lincoln Creek Development LLC plans to acquire and reopen a theater on West Villard Avenue in Milwaukee, formerly known as the Ritz and later the Villa Theater.
Get to know Bill Berrien, candidate for governor and Milwaukee-area business owner
Ever since Bill Berrien, the chief executive officer of New Berlin-based manufacturer Pindel Global Precision Inc., recently announced that...
Trump’s tariffs rattle Wisconsin’s supply chains, including Port Milwaukee
Trade experts warn that President Trump’s economic policies are fueling uncertainty in Wisconsin, with exports falling and ties with key partners straining.
Wisconsin manufacturers continue adapting during tariff uncertainty
Local manufacturers are working to control what they can in an environment of constant economic uncertainty driven by President...
BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about controversial Cudahy Farms development and Summerfest attendance
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern...
U.S. Department of Education withholds millions in education funding for programs in Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit on Monday against the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to withhold...
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Milwaukee’s zoning code revamp gets final approval
A reworked plan to modernize Milwaukee’s zoning code cleared its last major hurdle Tuesday, gaining approval from the Common...
Royal Capital, alderwoman look for more compromise in Cudahy Farms project
An affordable housing project on Milwaukee's far northwest side that's already reduced its unit count by more than 80%...
Royal Capital narrowly receives approval for significantly scaled down Cudahy Farms project
A contested affordable housing project on Milwaukee’s far northwest side took a step forward Tuesday, narrowly winning approval from...
Evers signs bill supporting Wisconsin data center development projects
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wisconsin Act 16, enabling tax exemptions for data center projects in Port Washington and Beaver Dam.
