Government & Politics
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Milwaukee’s revised zoning code update advances
A reworked plan to modernize Milwaukee’s zoning code cleared its second major hurdle Tuesday, gaining unanimous approval from the...
Milwaukee County takes step toward $30 million commitment for Mitchell Park Domes renovation project
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Committee on Parks and Culture voted on Tuesday to move ahead with the county’s commitment to support a plan to redevelop the Mitchell Park Domes.
Construction to start this month on redesign of Michigan Street downtown
Construction is expected to begin later this month on a redesign of West Michigan Street in downtown Milwaukee aimed...
Gov. Evers signs two bills supporting nuclear energy innovation in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed two bills to boost nuclear energy innovation in Wisconsin, an area where the state is a leader.
Pharmaceutical company Catalent announces $45 million expansion in Madison
Catalent will invest $45 million to expand in Madison, supporting the state’s growth as a federal biohealth tech hub.
Pleasant Prairie-based Ocenco awarded $37 million government contract
Ocenco has been awarded a $37 million government contract to provide the Navy with emergency escape breathing devices and trainer units.
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Fox Bay Theater redevelopment gets final approval
Plans to redevelop the former Fox Bay Theater in Whitefish Bay into a live music and event venue to...
Downtown alderman still opposes $700 million development proposal at Marcus Center parking structure site
It's been 11 months since Madison-based development firm Neutral was selected to redevelop downtown Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center parking...
Milwaukee County opens new $32 million health and human services building
Milwaukee County officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center on...
Federal funding cuts ‘could slice deep’ for some Wisconsin populations, report says
In Wisconsin, federal support is critical for many seniors, students, veterans, people who have disabilities, and individuals from low-income families in Wisconsin, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
