Government & Politics
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State’s workforce, corrections department heads call on employers to hire ex-offenders
In a tight labor market, leaders of the state’s corrections and workforce development departments are calling on employers in Wisconsin to consider a new pipeline of potential workers: the formerly incarcerated.
Evers signs e-scooter bill
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law today a bill authorizing dockless motorized scooters on Wisconsin roads.
Milwaukee County submits $42 million proposal for juvenile offender facilities
Milwaukee County is proposing to renovate existing facilities to house youth currently living at Lincoln Hills School for Boys...
State budget provision could boost Wisconsin Center expansion plans
Increases state's moral-obligation pledge on debt issued by convention center operator.
Report: County’s infrastructure backlog could total more than $400 million by 2023
Suggests sales tax, liquidating assets could be part of solution
Demolition begins on Abele’s Shorewood mansion
Eschweiler-designed home was acquired by county executive last year.
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Glendale approves financing plan for Bayshore redevelopment
$36.7 million in public funds to be used if project sees succe.ss
Some Wisconsin companies seek tariff exemptions
Trek Bicycle says it's facing additional $8 million in annual costs.
Bergamot Brass building redevelopment in downtown Delavan receiving state grant
$16 million project will receive $250,000 from WEDC.
