Government & Politics
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Wisconsin-Minnesota passenger rail project receiving $31.8 million federal grant
A joint Wisconsin-Minnesota passenger rail project designed to enhance connectivity between the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Chicago is to receive a $31.8 million federal rail grant, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced.
Dockless electric scooters could return to Milwaukee streets in 2021
The dockless electric scooters that surprisingly arrived in Milwaukee in 2018 have not been seen on the city's streets since the end of a 2019 pilot study of the vehicles by the city.
NanoAffix Science one of six Wisconsin companies to get state and federal funds to help commercialize products
Six Wisconsin companies who developed technologies ranging from defense products and education software to novel agricultural pest control methods will each receive a $100,000 grant, from a combination of state and federal funds, to commercialize their innovations.
WEDC adds $3 million to microloan program for damaged businesses in Kenosha
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is adding $3 million to a microloan program designed to help Kenosha businesses recover from damage caused by rioting during violent protests in late August.
Warnings issued to 51 Milwaukee businesses over COVID health violations
Since late July, the City of Milwaukee has issued warnings and citations to 51 businesses for violating reopening orders aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Evers extends statewide mask mandate
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today extended the statewide face covering mandate through Nov. 21.
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Evers fires DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman as unemployment claims backlog persists
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that he has asked for and received resignation from Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman. Frostman’s resignation is effective immediately.
Milwaukee County defers accepting $15 million for youth detention center renovation
Milwaukee County has deferred accepting $15.2 million in state funding to develop a 32-bed secure residential center for non-serious...
Trump to provide Wisconsin $41 million in federal aid to address impact of violent protests in Kenosha
Wisconsin will receive $41 million in federal aid to address recent civil unrest and violent protests sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
WEDC to offer $1 million in microloans to Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will allocate $1 million to Kenosha businesses damaged during violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced today.
