Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
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.
WHEDA awards $15.3 million in tax credits to multi-family housing projects in Milwaukee
Nine multi-family affordable housing projects located in the city of Milwaukee have been allocated $15.3 million in tax credits.
RNC site selection committee recommends Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention
A Republican National Committee site selection committee today recommended Milwaukee to be the host city for the 2024 Republican National Convention, according to reports. A major step, but not the final one, towards Milwaukee hosting the convention.
Wauwatosa residents file lawsuit challenging approval of Drew Tower project
A group of Wauwatosa residents, through the organization Underwood Neighbors United, have filed a lawsuit against the city’s Board of Appeals, challenging the most recent approval of the Drew Tower project.
Kroger opens automated fulfillment center in Pleasant Prairie
After first announcing plans for an automated grocery and home-delivery facility in Pleasant Prairie in November of 2019, Kroger Co.’s new fulfillment center officially opened this week.
Slinger-based MBW planning expansion
Slinger-based MBW, Inc., a manufacturer of compaction and concrete construction equipment, is planning to expand operations by building a new research and development facility. MBW currently operates at 250 Hartford Road.
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Marquette professor receives $4.2 million Department of Energy grant
A Marquette University faculty member has been named the recipient of a $4.2 million Department of Energy Grant. Adam Dempsey, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Opus College of Engineering, will use the funding to further research technology to be used in lean-burn natural gas engines.
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Balcan Innovations increasing planned job number for Pleasant Prairie facility
A $400,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is helping Balcan Innovations, Inc....
SBIR grants helping several southeastern Wisconsin businesses commercialize their inventions
Five area businesses have received grants to help them commercialize their products through SBIR Advance’s latest funding round.
The state matching...