Government & Politics

Several Milwaukee Common Council members have signed a letter urging Oshkosh Defense to locate a production facility for United State Postal Service trucks in Milwaukee’s Century City Business Park.

Some local business leaders, especially those with a presence on Milwaukee's Near West Side, are touting the myriad benefits a new $164 million Milwaukee State Office Building would have on the neighborhood.

Gov. Tony Evers is recommending the state allocate $40 million for the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown facility as part of his proposed 2021-’23 biennial budget.

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking $163.6 million for the construction of a new Milwaukee State Office building in his proposed two-year state capital budget.

The state of Wisconsin's Building Commission on Thursday approved the purchase and site development for a planned new Milwaukee State Office Building, which will be built southwest of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue on the city's Near West Side.

Chuck Wikenhauser, director of the Milwaukee County Zoo, announced he is retiring in April after 31 years with the organization.

The city of Milwaukee is easing gathering limits as COVID-19 trends show signs of improvement.

Wisconsin companies were approved for nearly 8,700 Paycheck Protection Program loans last week for more than $641 million, according to the latest data from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The city of West Allis may buy the St. Aloysius Church and related buildings southwest of West Greenfield Avenue and South 92nd Street.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday which groups will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 1.