Government & Politics
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Area businesses named Marketplace Governor’s Awards finalists
More than a dozen area businesses have been named finalists in the 2015 Marketplace Governor’s Awards, which recognize Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans with service disabilities.
Milwaukee gets $14.2 million in additional federal funds for streetcar
The city of Milwaukee will receive an additional $14.2 million in federal funds for its downtown streetcar project.
Ryan gains support of key conservatives for speaker job
A supermajority of the House of Representatives' firebrand conservative Republicans on Wednesday threw their support behind Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, to be the next speaker.
County Board chairman sues Abele
Theodore Lipscomb, the new chairman of the Milwaukee County Board, filed a lawsuit against County Executive Chris Abele in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Vote for House speaker set
House Republicans will choose a new leader next week. Meanwhile right-wing hardliners gave a chilly reception to Paul Ryan's possible bid to become speaker.
Marquette and WEDC partner on entrepreneur fund
Marquette University has established a seed fund for budding student and faculty entrepreneurial ventures.
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State ends fiscal year with $135 million surplus
The state of Wisconsin’s general fund has an undesignated balance of $135.6 million as of the end of the fiscal year, which ended on June 30, according to a report released today by the state Department of Administration.
State’s unemployment rate hits 14-year low
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit a 14-year low of 4.3 percent in September, on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest report from the state Department of Workforce Development.
State senator to run for Milwaukee County exec
State Senator Chris Larson announced Monday that he will run for Milwaukee County executive against Chris Abele.
Fourth GOP presidential debate to be held in Milwaukee
The fourth Republican Party presidential debate will be held in Milwaukee. The debate will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
