Government & Politics
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My Take: Wisconsin’s budget surplus
The state of Wisconsin will have a projected $812 million surplus through mid-2021, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau....
Filmanowicz, Penebaker to lead local DNC host committee
Raquel Filmanowicz and Paula Penebaker, two high-profile Milwaukee leaders, will lead the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic...
DNC organizers continue to push for volunteer, business participation
About 700 local residents and business owners packed the Cooley Theater at Milwaukee Area Technical College Tuesday night, with lots of questions about how to get involved in the upcoming 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Port Milwaukee ag export project gets $4.9 million boost from state
A plan to build a new agricultural export facility at Port Milwaukee got a boost from a $4.9 million state grant announced on Monday.
Official logo, branding unveiled for 2020 DNC
The Democratic National Convention Committee has unveiled the official logo and branding of the upcoming 2020 DNC in Milwaukee.Â
DNC host committee launches vendor search portal
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee on Monday launched its vendor search portal, where individuals and groups coming to town for the DNC can find businesses to provide services ranging from event production to hair and makeup.
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Milwaukee selects vendor for streetcar smart kiosks initiative
Smart City Media LLC has been selected by the city of Milwaukee to install and operate a network of 35 smart kiosks along or near The Hop streetcar route.
National Avenue in Milwaukee to be rebuilt
The city of Milwaukee is getting $23.3 million from the state for the "complete reconstruction" of National Avenue, city and state leaders announced Monday morning.
Getting there: Jessica Boling
Jessica Boling
Director of community engagement, Asian American and Pacific Islander
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee
Age: 35
Hometown: Coupeville, Washington  Â
Education:...
Commentary: Black eye for the DNC
There has been plenty of bad news lately for the Democratic Party.
Congressional Democrats failed in their Mission Impossible attempt...
