Government & Politics
Milwaukee among group of Midwestern cities considering worker incentive programs
As worker incentive programs gain traction in the Midwest, Milwaukee leaders are among a spate of local-level officials considering introducing similar strategies to get a leg up on attracting talent.
Waukesha County adds $4.5 million to GROW Fund
Waukesha County has added $4.5 million to the revolving loan fund created by the Waukesha County Center for Growth.
Dates announced for 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention is set to take place from July 15-18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Federal grant will help create state’s first minority business development center
Wisconsin's minority business owners will no longer need to rely on out-of-state technical support.
What the Wisconsin 275 say about the state’s political environment
What is one thing you would change about Wisconsin to make it even better?
Common Council approves Fiserv HQ TIF district
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an $11.6 million tax incremental financing package to support Fiserv’s new corporate headquarters downtown, along with improvements to nearby public infrastructure.
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Foxconn eligible for more than $8.5 million in tax credits for 2021
Foxconn Technology Group has met the benchmarks required to access more than $8.5 million worth of tax credits this year. A series of verification forms submitted to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. show the electronics manufacturer has created 768 jobs throughout its life in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee’s Downtown Plan 2040 will emphasize pedestrian safety, green infrastructure
As Milwaukee officials work to reimagine the downtown area, they’ve released new details that could be included as part of a forthcoming downtown plan.
Container Life Cycle Management will pay $1.65 million for clean air and hazardous materials violations
Container Life Cycle Management (CLCM) will pay $1.65 million as part of a pre-suit settlement with the state and U.S. departments of justice after the company allegedly made clean air and hazardous materials violations.
WisDOT to pursue freeway expansion to 8 lanes along I-94 East-West corridor
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will be pursuing a plan to expand the six-lane I-94 East-West freeway between 16th Street and 70th Street in Milwaukee to eight lanes.
