Government & Politics

Filmanowicz: DNC’s local host committee is ‘full steam ahead’

Raquel Filmanowicz came into her role as the new chief executive officer of the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, to be held in Milwaukee, just in time for the COVID-19 coronavirus to rock the nation.

DNC’s date change creates logistical challenge

Many in Milwaukee breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday when the DNC announced its 2020 convention will still take place here this summer, but organizers and local entities are now faced with the logistics of rescheduling a major event as the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis persists. 

2020 Democratic National Convention postponed until August

The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee has been postponed until the week of August 17 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, convention organizers announced Thursday.

Wisconsin receives second PPE shipment from federal stockpile

Wisconsin has received another shipment of personal protective equipment from the federal repository and is beginning to distribute supplies to health care workers.
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Wisconsin Center District could miss December debt payment if no action taken

If the Wisconsin Center District continued on its current financial trajectory without restructuring debt and taking other actions, it would not have enough money on hand by the end of 2020 to make interest payments on existing debt.

Construction industry seeks clarification from state, local leaders on what is ‘essential’

Construction and real estate industry representatives are seeking clarification from state and local leaders on what should be considered essential construction activity during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Wisconsin Center officials to weigh next steps of expansion plans following city rebuff

Wisconsin Center District officials are scheduled to consider next steps in their planned expansion of downtown Milwaukee's convention center after city leaders this week reversed their endorsement of the project.

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