Government & Politics
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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.
Evers proposes nearly $164 million for new Milwaukee State Office Building in budget plan
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking $163.6 million for the construction of a new Milwaukee State Office building in his proposed two-year state capital budget.
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.
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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.
