Government & Politics
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Business leaders say Wisconsin’s MEP program vital to supporting smaller manufacturers
Wisconsin business leaders stress the importance of the MEP program for small manufacturers as federal funding uncertainty looms.
Downtown high rise The Edison could see up to 2.4% cost increase due to tariffs
The developer of The Edison, downtown Milwaukee's next high rise apartment tower, anticipates the project will see 2.4% cost...
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. board elects new chair
The board of directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has unanimously elected Pamela Boivin as its new chair.
Milwaukee aldermen OK small apartment zoning district, kick accessory dwelling unit zoning back to committee
The Common Council approved one zoning change to make it easier to build housing in the city and rejected another after a last-minute amendment.
City of Milwaukee unveils updated TIF guidelines, including for workforce housing
Milwaukee expands TIF policy to include workforce housing, adaptive reuse of commercial buildings, and support for downtown growth.
Trump executive order shuts down Wisconsin’s minority business development center
Wisconsin’s Minority Business Development Agency business center has closed following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
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Village of Brown Deer evaluating two proposals to redevelop vacant office building
Brown Deer buys vacant office site for $1.9M to spark mixed-use redevelopment at key gateway intersection on W. Brown Deer Road.
Sentry Equipment in a holding pattern as company considers pricing adjustments to combat tariffs
As U.S. tariffs create uncertainty, Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment takes a measured approach to pricing and operational changes.
Milwaukee committee approves zoning change to allow for small apartment buildings
Milwaukee's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee (ZND) last week approved a new zoning district that would allow for multifamily...
Orbia Advance opens new electrolyte production facility in Madison
Boston-based Orbia Advance Corp. has opened a new 11,000-square-foot production facility in Madison dedicated to making custom electrolytes.
