Government & Politics
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City of Racine, F Street shelve plans for community center rehab
A year after entering an into a one-year agreement with F Street Group and Rinka+ to explore the potential redevelopment of a fire-damaged community center along the shores of Lake Michigan, Racine city officials announced Wednesday that they are shelving the project.
Redevelopment project planned for Regency Mall in Racine
The owner of the mostly vacant Regency Mall in Racine recently unveiled a redevelopment plan in hopes of revitalizing the property. That plan proposes a mix of new retail tenants as well as hundreds of new apartments.
Greendale considering subsidy for Boston Store redevelopment at Southridge
Greendale officials are planning to create a tax increment finance district to assist with the redevelopment of the former Boston Store at Southridge Mall.
‘We want you in Milwaukee’
Several people deserve credit for convincing the Republican National Committee to hold their 2024 national convention in Milwaukee. They...
Cost of Wisconsin Center expansion project grows to $456 million
The Wisconsin Center District Board on Friday approved issuing $20 million in additional long-term debt, and a mix of other financing measures, to cover what is projected to be $36 million overrun in the budget for the Wisconsin Center expansion project.
Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex to shut down
The Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa will shut down for good on Sept. 9, after more than 40 years of operation.
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Funds allocated for new state crime lab planned in Wauwatosa
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday announced a portion of the State Building Commission’s approval of $306 million in funds for projects will go toward creating a new state crime lab in Wauwatosa, replacing the current facility in Milwaukee.
Site on Milwaukee’s northwest side picked for new juvenile prison
Plans are moving forward to close two youth correctional facilities in Wisconsin and replace them with a new facility that will be built in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers announced a new juvenile prison is pegged to be built on Milwaukee’s northwest side at 7930 W. Clinton Ave.
It’s official: Milwaukee will host the 2024 Republican National Convention
Milwaukee will get another chance to host a national political convention when the Republican National Convention comes to town in 2024.
Komatsu Mining finalizing cleanup report related to Menomonee River oil spill
Following a December oil spill that occurred at Komatsu Mining Corp.’s facility at 4400 W. National Ave. in West Milwaukee, the company has entered the final stage of wrapping up their cleanup project with the DNR.
