Government & Politics
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Joint Finance Committee approves funds for expansion of Versiti’s Blood Research Institute
Versiti is one step closer to receiving a $10 million grant which would help it expand its Blood Research Institute in Wauwatosa.
East-West Bus Rapid Transit line launches
With a transit funding crisis looming in the background, local, state and federal officials turned out Monday to celebrate...
Washington County initiative to create more affordable homes a good start, but more work needed, say industry groups
Housing industry experts praised Washington County’s Next Generation Housing initiative that aims to stimulate the development of more affordable...
City again seeks development proposals for long-vacant Wisconsin Avenue site
City of Milwaukee officials are again seeking development proposals for a long-vacant Wisconsin Avenue site on downtown's west side.
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Mayor’s Design Awards applaud new buildings, restaurant, corridor and public space innovations
Twenty building, landscape, and infrastructure projects in Milwaukee – from New Land Enterprise's Ascent apartment tower to an effort...
Madison-based startup Holos awarded $1.8 million government contract
Madison-based software development company Holos, Inc. has been awarded a $1.8 million government contract.
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Microsoft completes $50 million land purchase for Mount Pleasant data center
Microsoft officially purchased the 315-acre of land needed to move forward with its data center project in Mount Pleasant this week.
Ted Kellner named new CEO of RNC Host Committee
Ted Kellner, the co-founder, former chairman and former chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Fiduciary Management Inc., has been named...
State budget proposal would see creation of new $75 million VC fund
A forthcoming budget proposal to create a new $75 million venture capital fund of funds would help support Wisconsin-based startups.
Not just pie in the sky
When Milwaukee officials unveil multi-year plans for key city neighborhoods, there is often a lot of fanfare – colorful...
