Government & Politics
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Scale Up Milwaukee executive director named CEO of WHEDA
Elmer Moore Jr., the executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee has been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers to serve as the chief executive officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).
City seeking proposals for restoration of historic Villard Avenue theater
The city of Milwaukee and the Villard Avenue Business Improvement District have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for developers interested in restoring the historic Villa/Ritz Theater at 3608 W. Villard Ave. and returning the now vacant building to its original use as an entertainment venue.
Planned Racine Community Health Center awarded $20 million in state funds
A planned 30,000-square-foot health care center designed to meet the needs of underserved patients in Racine was recently awarded $20 million in state funding.
Report: RNC narrows list of possible sites for 2024 convention to two
Milwaukee and Nashville have emerged as the final two contenders to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, according to a report today from Politico.
Milwaukee set to close three TIF districts
The City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Milwaukee County, in addition to other taxing bodies, will have access to close to $19.4 million in tax base following the proposed closure of three of Milwaukee’s more than 90 tax incremental finance districts or TIDs.
Milwaukee Public Museum’s new building secures $45 million in county funding
The Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown building will receive $45 million in Milwaukee County funding.
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Amtrak to add second trip between Milwaukee and Twin Cities by 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced this week that $31.8 million in federal funding has been approved to add a second daily Amtrak round-trip train service between Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, Minnesota.
County’s proposed $45 million contribution to new Milwaukee Public Museum building moves forward
Two Milwaukee County Board committees approved a plan Tuesday to provide $45 million in county funds for the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown building.
Johnson Controls suspends business in Russia
Johnson Controls is suspending business operations in Russia as the country’s invasion of Ukraine continues, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Rockwell Automation, Twin Disc suspend business in Russia
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation and Racine-based Twin Disc, Inc. both announced Monday they are ending business activity in Russia and Belarus until further notice.
