Government & Politics
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A.O. Smith raises water heater prices to mitigate tariffs
A.O. Smith reported Tuesday that tariffs will impact the total cost of goods sold by between 6% and 8% annually.
Ban on synthetic colors offers Sensient ‘significant revenue opportunity’
The current trade and tariff landscape has created additional layers of complexity within Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp.’s business.
Waukesha Metal Products CEO says Trump’s tariffs make global competition difficult
Suppliers to major automotive makers in the U.S. are being hit hard tariffs on raw goods, particularly tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Business leaders say Wisconsin’s MEP program vital to supporting smaller manufacturers
Wisconsin business leaders stress the importance of the MEP program for small manufacturers as federal funding uncertainty looms.
Downtown high rise The Edison could see up to 2.4% cost increase due to tariffs
The developer of The Edison, downtown Milwaukee's next high rise apartment tower, anticipates the project will see 2.4% cost...
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. board elects new chair
The board of directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has unanimously elected Pamela Boivin as its new chair.
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Milwaukee aldermen OK small apartment zoning district, kick accessory dwelling unit zoning back to committee
The Common Council approved one zoning change to make it easier to build housing in the city and rejected another after a last-minute amendment.
City of Milwaukee unveils updated TIF guidelines, including for workforce housing
Milwaukee expands TIF policy to include workforce housing, adaptive reuse of commercial buildings, and support for downtown growth.
Trump executive order shuts down Wisconsin’s minority business development center
Wisconsin’s Minority Business Development Agency business center has closed following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Village of Brown Deer evaluating two proposals to redevelop vacant office building
Brown Deer buys vacant office site for $1.9M to spark mixed-use redevelopment at key gateway intersection on W. Brown Deer Road.
