Government & Politics
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Wisconsin offering Fiserv $7 million in tax credits, including millions to retain HQ in state
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is offering Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. up to $7 million in tax credits to support...
County seeking developer ideas for Coggs building
Milwaukee County's Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center at 1220 W. Vilet St. in Milwaukee, could be spared the...
RNC leaders discuss next steps, business opportunities for 2024 convention
There are still 17 months to go before the 2024 Republican National Convention comes to Milwaukee, but the GOP...
City asks judge for title to former Northridge Mall
The City of Milwaukee has asked a local judge for title to the former Northridge Mall property.
In a motion...
Brady Street pedestrianization study to focus on two-block stretch
After announcing plans in September to study possible pedestrianization of the commercial corridor on Milwaukee's East Side, the Brady Street Business Improvement District is narrowing the scope of that study to focus on a two-block stretch of the street.
Aldermen grant permission to raze Mitchell Street building for new apartment development
A development proposal that would include the razing of the former Grand Department building at 1101-1113 W. Historic Mitchell St. in Milwaukee to make way for an apartment building development was granted approval by the Common Council on Tuesday morning, but not without a qualifier.
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Jackie Q. Carter picked to lead Port Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has selected Jackie Q. Carter to serve as the city’s municipal port director.
Breiss Industries cited for 16 safety and health violations at Manitowoc malthouse
Chilton-based Breiss Industries, a supplier of malt barley to breweries and other food production companies in the Midwest, has...
City of Plymouth buys back historic downtown building following restoration
The city of Plymouth is once again the owner of a historic downtown building that has been completely renovated to offer shoppers a unique taste of the region's dairy culture. The former H.C. Laack building at 133 E. Mill St. is now known to visitors as the Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center.
Southeastern Wisconsin housing organizations receive more than $580,000 to assist homeless, low-income residents
More than a dozen affordable housing focused organizations and governmental entities in southeastern Wisconsin, will split more than $580,000 in Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation grants to help house low-income and homeless individuals in the region.
