Government & Politics
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Director of SBA’s Wisconsin district is retiring
Eric Ness, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Wisconsin district director, is retiring after working for the SBA for 35 years.
Downtown Milwaukee hotel market unlikely to support larger hotel at Deer District site, industry analyst says
Milwaukee officials push for a bigger Deer District hotel, but industry analyst says Moxy's 156-room plan fits market realities.
BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about plans for new Costco stores in the area and the controversy over a hotel planned in Deer...
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each Wednesday to discuss the latest business news headlines in...
East Side Sendik’s store reopens
John and Anne Nehring, the owners of Nehring’s Sendik’s on Downer, located in a 116-year-old building at 2643 N....
Wisconsin suing Trump administration for blocking federal EV infrastructure funding
Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration to recover $62 million in delayed federal funds for EV infrastructure.
Viewpoints: Public Service Commission should approve new natural gas power plants
New natural gas plants in Wisconsin are vital to power growth, attract investment, and ensure a reliable, lower-emission energy supply.
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City panel delays vote on Deer District hotel plans as some officials say proposal is too small
Milwaukee delays Moxy hotel plan in Deer District, citing missed potential for larger development on prime downtown site.
Regal Rexnord increases its expected tariff hit this year to $130 million
Regal Rexnord now expects 2025 tariff costs to reach $130M due to Chinese tariffs, but the company remains confident in full cost mitigation.
East Side Sendik’s store temporarily closed by City Health Department for pest infestation
Nehring’s Sendik’s on Downer, located at 2643 N. Downer Ave., on Milwaukee’s East Side, was closed Monday by the city’s Health Department due to escalating pest activity observed during recent inspections.
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.
