Government & Politics
Downtown Milwaukee-area hotel operators received $11.3 million from state lodging grant program
The owners and operators of hotels in or near downtown Milwaukee received about $11.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds distributed by the state.
Consumer alert: New IRS reporting mandate is a threat to privacy
As a local, independent bank, we stand up for what is right in our communities, and we also seek...
Ranell Washington named new WHEDA board chair
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Ranell Washington as the new chair of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Board of Directors.
Barrett formally accepts DNC’s invite to compete for 2024 convention
Mayor Tom Barrett is officially throwing Milwaukee's hat into the ring for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Your tax planning just got more complex
While we’ve experienced upheaval and change in many areas this year, one arena has garnered much anxiety and little...
Franklin to consider extending approvals for proposed Strauss Brands facility
The Franklin Plan Commission is slated to discuss an extension for permits previously approved by city officials for a proposed meat processing facility on the community’s west side.
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Proposed alternative to I-94 East-West expansion gets pushback from business groups
A coalition of environmentalists, transit advocates and other groups have put forward an alternative to expanding I-94 East-West between the Marquette and Zoo interchanges, which would keep that stretch of the Milwaukee freeway at six lanes while investing more in transit infrastructure and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.
Financing strategy behind $66 million Domes restoration plan unrealistic, county officials warn
A $66 million plan drafted two years ago to restore the Mitchell Park Domes contains now-outdated cost estimates and an unrealistic financing strategy, county officials said in a recent report to the Milwaukee County Board.
How many Wisconsin workers could be impacted by Biden’s new vaccine mandate?
President Joe Biden unveiled on Thursday a new federal COVID-19 vaccine push that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, including employees in the private sector, health care industry and federal contractors.
Bucyrus Foundation commits $10 million to South Milwaukee initiatives
The Bucyrus Foundation will distribute $10 million over the next decade to support economic development, schools, nonprofits and revitalization efforts in South Milwaukee.
