Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
Wisconsin gets $40 million in ARPA funding to expand broadband access
The U.S. Department of Treasury has approved a plan from Gov. Tony Evers that will allocate $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to increase high-speed internet access across the state.
Wisconsin investing $1 million to support rural entrepreneurs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) announced this week a $1 million investment that will go toward supporting the state’s rural entrepreneurs.
Judge lifts injunction against Northridge Mall raze order – says owner must demolish buildings
U.S. Black Spruce Enterprise Group, Inc., the China-based owner of the blighted former Northridge Mall in Milwaukee must either demolish the mall or make what are estimated to be more than $6 million in repairs to structures and its grounds to bring the property back up to code.
WisDOT seeks public input for final design phase of Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago passenger rail project
As the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) begins its final design phase of the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) passenger rail project it is seeking input from the public on the project.
Route unveiled for $148 million North-South Bus Rapid Transit service in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service has yet to officially begin, but county officials are moving forward with plans for a second possible bus route.
Brady Street BID to study closing street to vehicles
After a hit-and-run crash left a Milwaukee man dead earlier this week, the Brady Street BID’s Board of Directors says it is looking into “pedestrianizing” Brady Street, closing it to vehicular traffic.
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Owner of Milwaukee auto detail shop faces charges of misusing PPP loans
A Milwaukee business owner is facing federal charges of providing false information to obtain $176,895 worth of PPP loans, allegedly later using those funds for his own personal expenses.
More than 100 employees will work at Formlabs’ new Milwaukee headquarters
During a Wednesday ceremony celebrating the opening of Formlabs’ new regional headquarters in the Third Ward, the company announced that more than 100 employees will work at the new location.
City of Milwaukee gets federal grant to help redevelop site under I-43 near Marquette Interchange
The city of Milwaukee’s Redevelopment Authority is getting a $3.2 million federal grant to help redevelop the 15-acre Kneeland Properties site, located in the Menomonee Valley along the north side of the Menomonee River and straddled by I-43, just south of the Marquette Interchange.
City gets grant to support Waukesha Civic Theatre’s expansion
The city of Waukesha is set to receive a $250,000 grant from Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) in support of the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s ongoing expansion project.
