Government & Politics
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Region’s college presidents urge Barrett to allow in-person instruction this fall
The presidents of 14 southeastern Wisconsin colleges and universities are urging Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to allow in-person instruction on their campuses this fall, according to a copy of a letter obtained by BizTimes Milwaukee.Â
Milwaukee Common Council passes citywide mask mandate
More than 80 Milwaukee business owners and operators are throwing their support behind the city’s proposed mask ordinance, while the state’s chamber of commerce has raised concerns with the burden it would put on employers.
Evers says he wants I-94 East-West project to move forward
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he plans to seek federal government approval to move forward with the stalled I-94 East-West freeway construction project.
Common Council approves appointment of Lafayette Crump as DCD commissioner
Lafayette Crump will be Milwaukee's next commissioner of the Department of City Development, following confirmation of his appointment by the city's Common Council.
Milwaukee businesses could be fined for not enforcing proposed city masking mandate
Milwaukee’s proposed city-wide masking policy would require people to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space and whenever they are within 30 feet of a non-family member outdoors.
Saukville-based company commits materials for 1 million masks if Milwaukee passes mask mandate
Rebel Converting has pledged to donate the materials to make 1 million face masks if the city passes a mandatory...
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Southeast Wisconsin’s top PPP loan recipients
The U.S. Small Business Administration released a list today of every company across the country that received a Paycheck Protection Program loan through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Milwaukee leaders considering mask mandate
Milwaukee city leaders on Thursday discussed a potential city-wide ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Â
Millions in city financing slated for Community Within the Corridor
The Community Within the Corridor, a $59 million redevelopment of the former Briggs & Stratton industrial complex in Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor, is slated to receive more than $4 million from the city through the advancement of two separate funding sources this week.
Lafayette Crump says he’ll focus on racial equity as DCD commissioner
Lafayette Crump, Mayor Tom Barrett's choice as Milwaukee's next commissioner of the Department of City Development (DCD), said if his appointment is approved he would work to make the city a more equitable place for racial and ethnic minorities.
