Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
Milwaukee Job Corps Center will close following federal funding cuts
The Milwaukee Job Corps Center will be shut down as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s termination of its Job Corps contracts nationwide.
Moxy Hotel planned for Deer District clears last zoning hurdle
The Milwaukee Common Council today gave final approval to plans for a $50 million hotel development in downtown Milwaukee’s...
Milwaukee’s revised zoning code update wins initial approval
A reworked plan to modernize Milwaukee’s zoning code has cleared its first major hurdle, gaining unanimous approval from the...
Commentary: Get out of the way
Earlier this year, we surveyed real estate industry professionals to ask them which communities in the area were the...
Seven projects in southeastern Wisconsin awarded affordable housing tax credits
Seven apartment projects in southeast Wisconsin totaling 657 affordable apartment units have been awarded low-income housing tax credits by...
Deer District hotel proposal gets key approval
A proposed $50 million hotel development in downtown Milwaukee’s Deer District cleared a critical hurdle Wednesday, winning a narrow...
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What will it take to attract more data centers to Wisconsin?
As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing surges, developers and users are increasingly looking for fertile ground for...
Former Generac employee refused to use preferred pronouns of transgender coworker, says company denied request for religious accommodation
A former Generac employee is accusing the company of religious discrimination after being denied an accommodation related to using certain pronouns.
Child care costs jump for second year in a row, according to state survey
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families found that average child care prices in the state have increased significantly for two consecutive years.
Report: 2024 RNC had $321.5 million economic impact
The 2024 Republican National Convention brought $321.5M to Milwaukee, far surpassing projections and boosting jobs, tourism, and media reach.
