Government & Politics
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Speaking at Medical College of Wisconsin NIH director defends grant cuts, says academic freedom is a priority
During a visit to the Medical College of Wisconsin on Friday, National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya defended the recent cancellations of some NIH grants.
Sentry survey finds 60% of C-suite execs don’t expect growth within their companies in 2025
Facing economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain issues, 60% of top U.S. business leaders expect stagnant or declining growth in 2025.
City of Milwaukee releases revised Growing MKE plan with new name
The City of Milwaukee released a revised version of the Growing MKE plan that pares back its initial recommendations...
Milwaukee Christian Center’s YouthBuild program faces uncertain future after AmeriCorps cuts
Young adults participating in the Milwaukee Christian Center’s YouthBuild program were removed from their worksite when news broke that the program’s AmeriCorps funding was terminated.
Harley-Davidson expects tariff hit of at least $130 million this year
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson expects tariffs to cost the company between $130 million and $175 million during the remainder of 2025.
Federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps could end programs in southeastern Wisconsin
Federal grants for all Serve Wisconsin AmeriCorps programs would be terminated immediately, Gov. Tony Evers’ learned on Friday.
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Quad sees some clients adjusting marketing plans ahead of tariffs resuming
Quad, a Sussex-based global marketing firm, reports minimal direct impact from tariffs but warns of potential client cutbacks amid economic uncertainty.
Generac hikes prices by 7% to 8% because of tariffs
Generac reported a 6% sales increase in quarter one, driven by strong home generator demand, but widened its full-year outlook due to tariff uncertainty.
Germantown officials exploring policy to cap multifamily housing development
Germantown officials are pursuing a new policy that could cap multifamily housing development in the village.
Officials discussed the potential...
Milwaukee County needs a new criminal courthouse, will the state help fund it?
Milwaukee County is in the design phase of a plan to replace the County Safety Building, an aging facility...
