Government & Politics
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State to acquire Near West Side site for new Milwaukee State Office Building
The state of Wisconsin's Building Commission on Thursday approved the purchase and site development for a planned new Milwaukee State Office Building, which will be built southwest of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue on the city's Near West Side.
Milwaukee County Zoo director Chuck Wikenhauser to retire
Chuck Wikenhauser, director of the Milwaukee County Zoo, announced he is retiring in April after 31 years with the organization.
City of Milwaukee eases gathering restrictions
The city of Milwaukee is easing gathering limits as COVID-19 trends show signs of improvement.
Wisconsin PPP loans slowed last week, but still in top half nationally
Wisconsin companies were approved for nearly 8,700 Paycheck Protection Program loans last week for more than $641 million, according to the latest data from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
West Allis sees redevelopment potential in St. Aloysius Church properties
The city of West Allis may buy the St. Aloysius Church and related buildings southwest of West Greenfield Avenue and South 92nd Street.
Wisconsin teachers next in line to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday which groups will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 1.
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Public could get vaccine in early summer, but resuming ‘normal’ life will take longer
Current estimates project the public in Wisconsin will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in June, which would mark a...
Michels Corp. owner urges Biden to restore Keystone XL pipeline project
Michels Corp. owner and vice president Tim Michels says President Joe Biden’s decision to halt construction on the Keystone XL pipeline will cost Wisconsin thousands of jobs and up to $3 billion in revenue.
Wisconsin Center District hires Denver firm to help it secure naming-rights sponsor for convention center
The operators of the Wisconsin Center have hired Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment to help secure a naming-rights sponsor for the downtown Milwaukee convention center.
Viewpoints: The Wisconsin GOP congressional delegation’s letter to Biden about the Keystone XL pipeline project
The Wisconsin GOP congressional delegation's letter to Biden about the Keystone XL pipeline project
