Government & Politics
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Common Council approves RNC framework agreement, without $6 million request
With no discussion, the Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a framework agreement for hosting the Republican National Convention, if the city is chosen for the event.
Framework agreement between city, RNC in limbo
A framework agreement between the city of Milwaukee and the Republican National Committee is now in limbo after an amendment to the plan -- related to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention -- was brought forward today, but no action on it was immediately taken by the Common Council's Steering & Rules Committee.
Evers announces $2.2 million in funding to help prevent violence in Milwaukee
Just over a week after a series of shootings took place near the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $2.2 million investment aimed at preventing violence in the city.
Commentary: Reducing crime must be top priority
Reducing crime has to be the top priority for our leaders. Everything that matters is at stake.
Milwaukee Tool to create another 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin
Brookfield-based Milwaukee Tool on Thursday announced plans to create an additional 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin by 2027.
State to allocate $5 million in federal COVID relief funds for community center development on Near West Side
Gov. Tony Evers announced today his plans to allocate $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help support the redevelopment of a vacant building at 2724 W. Wells St. on Milwaukee’s Near West Side into a comprehensive community center to be known as Concordia 27.
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City seeking developers for Homes MKE Initiative
The Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) is seeking proposals from developers interested in rehabilitating vacant, city-owned houses.
WEDC awards $34 million to help support small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) has awarded approximately $34 million so far to over 3,400 small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the state through the Main Street Bounceback Program.
Ald. Jose Perez elected president of Milwaukee Common Council
Milwaukee aldermen have elected 12th District Alderman Jose Perez to serve as president of the Milwaukee Common Council.
Wisconsin prioritized supporting small businesses, public health when allocating federal funds
A report released this week by the Wisconsin Policy Forum (WPF) shows that while most states prioritized using federal funding, including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CARES Act funds, on unemployment programs and bolstering their own budgets, Wisconsin went in a different direction.
