Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
The Milwaukee area is getting new behavioral health facilities, but who’s going to staff them?
Representatives from the health care, government and nonprofit sectors gathered in late summer to celebrate construction progress on a...
New building plan is sign of momentum for Century City
The plan for a second new flex industrial building at Century City is the latest sign the business park on Milwaukee's northwest side is gaining momentum.
Report: Minneapolis, Cleveland and other peers offer solutions for cash-strapped Milwaukee County Parks
Peer parks systems from across the country offer some potential paths forward for the cash-strapped Milwaukee County Parks system, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
DCD says it’s working to redevelop Phillips and Wisconsin site, even as officials consider five-year parking lot lease
The city of Milwaukee says it is committed to the redevelopment of a prime city-owned site across from the expanding convention center, even as city officials look to sign a new lease with the long-time parking lot operator there.
State wants to sell former DNR office building at King and North
The state of Wisconsin is seeking a buyer for the former Department of Natural Resources office building at King Drive and North Avenue in the city's Harambee neighborhood.
Van Horn Development, town of Sheboygan pursuing 99-acre mixed-use project at I-43 and Highway 42
The town of Sheboygan and Plymouth-based Van Horn Development LLC have announced plans to develop 99 acres at the Highway 42 interchange with I-43 into a mix of land uses.
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Downtown Milwaukee-area hotel operators received $11.3 million from state lodging grant program
The owners and operators of hotels in or near downtown Milwaukee received about $11.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds distributed by the state.
Consumer alert: New IRS reporting mandate is a threat to privacy
As a local, independent bank, we stand up for what is right in our communities, and we also seek...
Ranell Washington named new WHEDA board chair
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Ranell Washington as the new chair of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Board of Directors.
Barrett formally accepts DNC’s invite to compete for 2024 convention
Mayor Tom Barrett is officially throwing Milwaukee's hat into the ring for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
