Government & Politics
What Wisconsin’s most influential business leaders say about the state’s taxes
When BizTimes Milwaukee published its second edition of Wisconsin 275, a special publication profiling the most influential business leaders...
ibMilwaukee secures $10.3 million Air Force contract
ibMilwaukee, formerly known as Industries for the Blind Milwaukee, has secured a $10.3 million contract from the Air Force.
EPA slaps “serious nonattainment” air pollution zone classification on southeast Wisconsin
The EPA is reclassifying southeast Wisconsin as a “serious nonattainment” zone, a move local business leaders say will hinder future development.
State taps new programs to fund three Milwaukee affordable housing projects
Three proposed Milwaukee affordable housing projects received funding boosts from two new state programs.
Two projects, both on King Drive...
Konecranes secures additional Navy work, increasing cumulative value of all contracts to $244 million
Konecranes Nuclear Equipment and Services, a manufacturer of material handling solutions, has secured its latest order from the U.S. Navy.
Stadium district approves new lease for Brewers, $500 million funding plan
The Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District approved a new lease for the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field through...
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New public plaza proposed near downtown’s Deer District
The City of Milwaukee is proposing to use funds from two of its tax incremental financing districts (TIDS) to finance several roadway and public space projects, including a new public plaza in Westown.
Employ Milwaukee receives $1.5 million in federal funding for apprenticeship programs
Employ Milwaukee, Milwaukee County’s workforce development board, has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program.
Viewpoints: As 2025 draws near, Wisconsin will learn how ‘Trump 2’ tariffs touch economy
The open question is how Trump’s rhetoric translates from international bargaining chips to actual law once he takes office.
Amtrak Hiawatha ridership up 4.5%
Ridership on the Amtrak Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago rose 4.5% in Amtrak’s 2024 fiscal year to 665,279, according to the federal passenger railroad operation’s annual report.
