Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
City of Milwaukee could purchase freight rail line for planned multi-use trail
City of Milwaukee exploring purchase of 6-mile freight railroad line in order to create a walking and biking trail.
J.P. Morgan leader discusses how Milwaukee-area investors, business owners can navigate tariff concerns
J.P. Morgan Private Bank leader Andy Keller shared what impact tariffs could have locally and what investors should be considering right now.
Final candidate for Jefferson County administrator role announced
A committee tasked with finding Jefferson County’s next county administrator is formally recommending Michael Luckey for the position.
Stadium District locks in selection for new facilities manager
The Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District board, the governing entity for American Family Field, announced today the decision to hire...
DOGE axes more than a dozen federal office space leases in Wisconsin, including three in metro Milwaukee
The newly-created federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate more than a dozen federal office space leases...
MPS board approves contract for its next superintendent
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors approved the contract for Brenda Cassellius, the next MPS superintendent, at a...
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Permits for ICE’s processing center relocation could be approved within weeks
Plans to relocate the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) facility from 344 E. Knapp St. downtown to Milwaukee’s...
Lakefront Gateway project secures $16.5 million in additional funding
The Lakefront Gateway project on downtown Milwaukee's lakefront received an additional $16.5 million to begin its final phase of...
FaB Wisconsin awarded grant to help manufacturers with workforce development
FaB Wisconsin, in collaboration with MATC, has been awarded a $198,593 Workforce Advancement Training grant.
Milwaukee County to occupy 25,000 square feet at ASQ Center downtown
A Milwaukee County department is planning to relocate its offices to the ASQ Center in downtown Milwaukee in a...
