Government & Politics
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Commentary: DNC should return to Milwaukee in 2024
The DNC needs to come back to Milwaukee in 2024. Make that announcement ASAP.
DNC changed to a mostly virtual event
Jolted by the COVID-19, the 2020 Democratic National Convention, originally expected to bring 50,000 visitors, national and and international media attention and provide a $250 million economic impact to Milwaukee, has officially been reduced to a mostly virtual event, officials announced Wednesday.
Northridge Mall owner appealing court decision to raze buildings
The owners of the former Northridge Mall on Milwaukee's far northwest side are appealing a judge's decision that the buildings be demolished.
Wanaki Golf Course purchased by private operator
Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls has been sold by Waukesha County to a family business that owns and operates several area golf courses and driving ranges.
Omar Shaikh to stay on as VISIT Milwaukee board chair
Omar Shaikh will stay on as board chair of VISIT Milwaukee until June 2021, delaying plans to transition out of the role at year's end.
Milwaukee considering ordinance defining protest areas during DNC
A proposed ordinance from downtown Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman provides details on where protests would be permitted within the...
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Tommy Thompson appointed interim UW System president
Former Republican Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson will serve as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board...
City offering new incentives for home construction in Josey Heights, Walnut Circle
The city of Milwaukee has launched a pair of new incentives for construction of new homes in the Josey Heights and Walnut Circle subdivisions.
Wisconsin’s private higher education institutions to receive $37 million in coronavirus relief
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he is directing $37 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to private higher education institutions in the state.Â
Renaissance Hotel in Wauwatosa expects $1.2 million loss in first year, developer seeks city assistance
The developers of the new Renaissance Hotel in Wauwatosa say they are expecting to lose roughly $1.2 million in the hotel's first year of operation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are seeking financial assistance from the city to cover the shortfall and keep workers employed.
