Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
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While we’ve experienced upheaval and change in many areas this year, one arena has garnered much anxiety and little...
Franklin to consider extending approvals for proposed Strauss Brands facility
The Franklin Plan Commission is slated to discuss an extension for permits previously approved by city officials for a proposed meat processing facility on the community’s west side.
Proposed alternative to I-94 East-West expansion gets pushback from business groups
A coalition of environmentalists, transit advocates and other groups have put forward an alternative to expanding I-94 East-West between the Marquette and Zoo interchanges, which would keep that stretch of the Milwaukee freeway at six lanes while investing more in transit infrastructure and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.
Financing strategy behind $66 million Domes restoration plan unrealistic, county officials warn
A $66 million plan drafted two years ago to restore the Mitchell Park Domes contains now-outdated cost estimates and an unrealistic financing strategy, county officials said in a recent report to the Milwaukee County Board.
How many Wisconsin workers could be impacted by Biden’s new vaccine mandate?
President Joe Biden unveiled on Thursday a new federal COVID-19 vaccine push that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, including employees in the private sector, health care industry and federal contractors.
Bucyrus Foundation commits $10 million to South Milwaukee initiatives
The Bucyrus Foundation will distribute $10 million over the next decade to support economic development, schools, nonprofits and revitalization efforts in South Milwaukee.
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State commits $5.7 million to Milwaukee mental health emergency center
The new mental health emergency center being built on Milwaukee’s near north side will receive $5.7 million in state funding, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday.
Business leaders share their vision for Milwaukee’s next mayor with Barrett departure pending
Local business leaders are sharing the areas they hope Milwaukee's next mayor will focus on, in the wake of the news that sitting Mayor Tom Barrett could be headed to Luxembourg. The issues they brought up in interviews with BizTimes Milwaukee include: taxes, housing, education and infrastructure investments.
Growing list of local employers requiring COVID vaccine for patrons, employees
Milwaukee Film and Bounce Milwaukee are among a growing number of local private employers to require patrons and employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
State offering $100 to Wisconsinites who get COVID vaccine in next two weeks
Wisconsin residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between now and Sept. 6 can receive a $100 Visa gift card, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.
