Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
USS Milwaukee commissioned and ready for service
The U.S. Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Milwaukee at Veterans Park.
MU Law Poll: Carson pulls ahead of Trump in Wisconsin
Ben Carson edged out Donald Trump as the leading presidential candidate in the state.
Republican governors seek to shut door on Syrian refugees
Several governors, including Gov. Scott Walker, say they refuse to accept Syrian refugees.
Taxes, Obamacare, immigration topics at Republican presidential debates
The Republican presidential debates took place Tuesday at the Milwaukee Theatre. (Photo gallery of candidates included.)
- Advertisement -
GOP presidential candidates descend on Milwaukee for evening debate
The Republican presidential primary debates take place at the Milwaukee Theatre beginning at 6 p.m.
Paul Ryan elected House speaker
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to install Republican Representative Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, as its new speaker.
U.S. GDP rises by only 1.5 percent in Q3
Real gross domestic product in the U.S. rose 1.5 percent during the third quarter of the year, according to a report today from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Graef team’s design selected for Lakefront Gateway Plaza
A design for the Lakefront Gateway Plaza project created by a team led by Milwaukee-based engineering firm Graef was selected by a group of downtown and lakefront “stakeholders” as the winning design for the project.
