Government & Politics
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Wisconsin suing Trump administration for blocking federal EV infrastructure funding
Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration to recover $62 million in delayed federal funds for EV infrastructure.
Viewpoints: Public Service Commission should approve new natural gas power plants
New natural gas plants in Wisconsin are vital to power growth, attract investment, and ensure a reliable, lower-emission energy supply.
City panel delays vote on Deer District hotel plans as some officials say proposal is too small
Milwaukee delays Moxy hotel plan in Deer District, citing missed potential for larger development on prime downtown site.
Regal Rexnord increases its expected tariff hit this year to $130 million
Regal Rexnord now expects 2025 tariff costs to reach $130M due to Chinese tariffs, but the company remains confident in full cost mitigation.
East Side Sendik’s store temporarily closed by City Health Department for pest infestation
Nehring’s Sendik’s on Downer, located at 2643 N. Downer Ave., on Milwaukee’s East Side, was closed Monday by the city’s Health Department due to escalating pest activity observed during recent inspections.
Speaking at Medical College of Wisconsin NIH director defends grant cuts, says academic freedom is a priority
During a visit to the Medical College of Wisconsin on Friday, National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya defended the recent cancellations of some NIH grants.
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Sentry survey finds 60% of C-suite execs don’t expect growth within their companies in 2025
Facing economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain issues, 60% of top U.S. business leaders expect stagnant or declining growth in 2025.
City of Milwaukee releases revised Growing MKE plan with new name
The City of Milwaukee released a revised version of the Growing MKE plan that pares back its initial recommendations...
Milwaukee Christian Center’s YouthBuild program faces uncertain future after AmeriCorps cuts
Young adults participating in the Milwaukee Christian Center’s YouthBuild program were removed from their worksite when news broke that the program’s AmeriCorps funding was terminated.
Harley-Davidson expects tariff hit of at least $130 million this year
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson expects tariffs to cost the company between $130 million and $175 million during the remainder of 2025.
