Government & Politics
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Wisconsin residents with certain medical conditions are next in line for COVID vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday that Wisconsinites with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month, and eligibility is expected to open to the general public in May.
MCTS selects manufacturer for electric buses to be used on BRT route
The Milwaukee County Transit System has selected a vendor to build its first battery-electric buses, which will be used on the county's $55 million bus rapid-transit route.
Wisconsin Startup Coalition, Tech Council tout their different approaches to advancing state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Two tech-oriented groups were quick to endorse Gov. Tony Evers’ plan for a $100 million state-backed venture capital fund...
Wisconsin health leader implores employers to help vaccine rollout effort
As eligibility for the COVID-19 widens to more groups in the coming weeks, the state’s top health official said...
More than 1 million Wisconsinites have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
More than 1 million people in Wisconsin have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Common Council gives final approval to Couture development agreement changes
The Milwaukee Common Council today approved the latest changes to the Couture development agreement, likely clearing the way for the developer to close on financing for the project and begin building the $188 million luxury apartment tower.
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Shorewood investing $2.5 million in affordable housing
The village of Shorewood is investing $2.5 million to increase affordable housing in its neighborhoods.
Milwaukee aldermen urge Oshkosh Defense to locate USPS production facility in Century City
Several Milwaukee Common Council members have signed a letter urging Oshkosh Defense to locate a production facility for United State Postal Service trucks in Milwaukee’s Century City Business Park.
Milwaukee business leaders say new state office building would boost Near West Side neighborhood
Some local business leaders, especially those with a presence on Milwaukee's Near West Side, are touting the myriad benefits a new $164 million Milwaukee State Office Building would have on the neighborhood.
Evers recommends $40 million for new Milwaukee Public Museum facility
Gov. Tony Evers is recommending the state allocate $40 million for the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown facility as part of his proposed 2021-’23 biennial budget.
