Government & Politics
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BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about controversial Cudahy Farms development and Summerfest attendance
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern...
U.S. Department of Education withholds millions in education funding for programs in Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit on Monday against the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to withhold...
Milwaukee’s zoning code revamp gets final approval
A reworked plan to modernize Milwaukee’s zoning code cleared its last major hurdle Tuesday, gaining approval from the Common...
Royal Capital, alderwoman look for more compromise in Cudahy Farms project
An affordable housing project on Milwaukee's far northwest side that's already reduced its unit count by more than 80%...
Royal Capital narrowly receives approval for significantly scaled down Cudahy Farms project
A contested affordable housing project on Milwaukee’s far northwest side took a step forward Tuesday, narrowly winning approval from...
Evers signs bill supporting Wisconsin data center development projects
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wisconsin Act 16, enabling tax exemptions for data center projects in Port Washington and Beaver Dam.
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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.