Government & Politics
Harbor District development site back on the sale block after purchase option expires
The city of Milwaukee is seeking proposals from those interested in purchasing and redeveloping a site in the Harbor District, after city officials said an existing option to purchase the site by a developer had expired.
The Hop attracts new ridership high during Summerfest, Bastille Days
The downtown Milwaukee Hop streetcar system had a record number of riders during the days of two of the city's biggest annual festivals, city officials announced today.
WMC survey finds support for tariffs despite business harm
Two-thirds of Wisconsin businesses surveyed by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce “strongly” or “somewhat” support tariffs imposed on China even as 47% say the actions are having a negative effect on their business, according to the organization's semi-annual survey.
Trump stops at Fox Point home, Derco Aerospace facility during Milwaukee visit
President Donald Trump visited the Milwaukee area on Friday, appearing at a campaign fundraising event at a Fox Point home and then giving a speech at Derco Aerospace in Milwaukee.
Illinois-based pharmaceutical company to build plant in Pleasant Prairie
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to build its first sterile drug manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie.
State’s workforce, corrections department heads call on employers to hire ex-offenders
In a tight labor market, leaders of the state’s corrections and workforce development departments are calling on employers in Wisconsin to consider a new pipeline of potential workers: the formerly incarcerated.
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Evers signs e-scooter bill
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law today a bill authorizing dockless motorized scooters on Wisconsin roads.
Milwaukee County submits $42 million proposal for juvenile offender facilities
Milwaukee County is proposing to renovate existing facilities to house youth currently living at Lincoln Hills School for Boys...
State budget provision could boost Wisconsin Center expansion plans
Increases state's moral-obligation pledge on debt issued by convention center operator.
Report: County’s infrastructure backlog could total more than $400 million by 2023
Suggests sales tax, liquidating assets could be part of solution