Government & Politics

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Cudahy Farms development gets Common Council approval after contentious month of debate

A contested affordable housing project on Milwaukee’s far northwest side could now move toward construction after winning its final...

Jewish Family Services opens affordable senior housing units in Brown Deer

Milwaukee-based nonprofit Jewish Family Services opened a new 56-unit affordable and supportive senior housing residence in Brown Deer last...

WisDOT buys former Poblocki Sign building in West Allis

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) purchased the former Poblocki Sign Co. building in West Allis for $8.6 million. The...

RNC host committee donates over $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits

The host committee of last year’s Republican National Convention has donated over $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits.

Milwaukee County approves $30 million funding for Mitchell Park Domes renovation

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson signed legislation on Wednesday that grants final approval for the $30 million the county has promised to the Domes Reimagined Plan.

Another data center planned in Racine County

Village of Caledonia officials are considering a proposal for a new data center on a 245-acre site near the...

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$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.