Government & Politics
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VA, developer plan to restore Soldiers Home chapel, theater and residence
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Madison-based The Alexander Company announced Tuesday a $25 million plan to...
Proposed Kenosha casino moves forward as tribal leaders, elected officials sign intergovernmental agreements
A proposal to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the city of Kenosha passed a key milestone Tuesday with the signing of several agreements.
Employ Milwaukee receives $3 million to facilitate nurse training
Employ Milwaukee has been awarded a $3 million Nursing Expansion Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and...
Brookfield workforce housing development receives $1 million loan from state
The Flats at Bishops Woods, a 203-unit workforce housing development in Brookfield, received a $1 million loan from a...
Zoo to upgrade penguin, rhino habitats
After years of belt-tightening due in part to Milwaukee County budget constraints, the Milwaukee County Zoo is on the...
Wisconsin organizations partnering to support one of 10 national innovation enginesÂ
Dozens of Midwestern organizations comprise one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines in the United States.
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Gearing up for 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
With the 2024 Republican National Convention roughly 170 days away, the entities in charge of executing the major political...
Commentary: Top local business stories to watch in 2024
With 2024 underway, here are the top local business stories that we will be watching closely this year:
Milwaukee hosts...
Court awards City of Milwaukee long-sought ownership of Northridge Mall
In an anti-climactic hearing that lasted less than five minutes, the City of Milwaukee gained court approval to take...
Wauwatosa height limit wins final approval
Wauwatosa officials last week approved a new height limit for some developments located on sites near homes on busy...
