Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
With $137 million contract, MilliporeSigma will build a new production facility in Sheboygan
MilliporeSigma announced plans this week to build a new lateral flow membrane production facility in Sheboygan County after landing...
INNIO Waukesha will receive $2.2 million in federal funds for development of new line of pistons
Climate change and becoming environmentally friendly global citizens continue to be key topics of concern for younger and older generations alike. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is awarding INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines $2.2 million to help tackle these goals.
WEDC authorizes tax credits for OpenGov expansion in Milwaukee
As San Jose-based software company OpenGov works toward its goal of having 100 employees in their Milwaukee office by 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is providing a further incentive by authorizing $350,000 in business development tax credits if OpenGov meets its objective.
Bayside residents group suing village over incentive deal on $84 million real estate project
A group of Bayside residents and property owners is suing the village over incentives it's providing to a redevelopment project.
UWM partnering with Region of Choice companies to provide 100 paid student internships
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced plans to place 100 students from underrepresented populations in paid internships with Milwaukee-area corporations over the next two years.
Gateway Technical College, Boys & Girls Clubs awarded millions for workforce development programs
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today the recipients of nearly $60 million in federal funds, from the American Rescue Plan Act, aimed at developing long-term solutions to the state’s workforce challenges.
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Joel Brennan to succeed Julia Taylor as Greater Milwaukee Committee president
Joel Brennan will leave his role as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration to lead the Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Southeastern Wisconsin theaters, summer camps, sports teams receive $7.33 million in state pandemic relief grants
Gov. Tony Evers today announced $14 million in grants to Wisconsin theaters, summer camps and minor league sports teams. This includes $7.33 million to southeastern region operators.
Surfacide lands $45 million ECAT contract
Waukesha-based Surfacide has entered into a $45 million Medical Equipment Electronic Catalog (ECAT) contract with Defense Logistics Agency that spans five years.
Evers appoints Jack Salzwedel to WEDC board
Jack Salzwedel, the board chairman and outgoing chief executive of Madison-based American Family Insurance, is joining the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. board of directors.
