Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
Commentary: Restore local control
Local people and local officials are best informed to make decisions for their communities. But Republicans in the state...
Katherine Gehl: Institute Final-Five voting in Wisconsin
In 2020, I wrote in Harvard Business Review that, “There is no greater threat to American economic competitiveness and...
Jeremy Fojut: Create a Department of Transformation
Milwaukee needs notable work. One idea will not resolve the city’s problems; however, if that one idea turned into...
Evers endorses proposed Ho-Chunk Nation casino in Beloit
Gov. Tony Evers announced his concurrence with a U.S. Department of Interior decision that's favorable to the proposed Ho-Chunk Nation casino project in Beloit.
City Hall sorts out Couture contract quarrel, developer aims for early April groundbreaking
With latest Couture holdup at City Hall all but resolved, the developer of the long-anticipated luxury apartment tower says he's aiming for an early April groundbreaking.
Larger gatherings, dance floors allowed under Milwaukee’s new order
The city of Milwaukee on Friday will implement a new public health order, easing restrictions on gatherings, museums, and...
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Common Council meeting tomorrow to fix issue with Couture contract
The latest snag with the Couture project may be resolved tomorrow.
Milwaukee Common Council members are scheduled to meet tomorrow...
Milwaukee State Office Building, MPM project funding do not receive State Building Commission endorsement
It was a familiar refrain at today's State Building Commission meeting: "Motion fails with a 4-4 vote."
Industry expert predicts declining statewide home sales during peak months due to low listings
The lack of homes listed for sale in Wisconsin is severe enough that it will cause overall sales to decline come late spring and into summer – at a time when sales are at their peak.
Milwaukee unveils largest solar array in city on landfill near airport
Officials from the city of Milwaukee and We Energies on Tuesday unveiled the largest solar project in the city’s history on a former landfill located near Mitchell International Airport.
