Government & Politics
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Struggling Century City TIF district could receive help from others to pay off debts
The tax incremental financing district (TID) formed to develop the Century City business park on Milwaukee's northwest side is struggling to pay off its debts associated with those redevelopment efforts.
Federal grant boosts $31 million ag export facility planned at Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee and Clinton, Wisconsin-based The DeLong Co. plan to establish a $31.4 million agricultural product export facility on the west side of Jones Island.
Common Council approval paves way for financing of Wisconsin Center expansion
Members of the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved a measure that allows the expansion of the Wisconsin Center to receive financial backing from the state, making it easier to put together a financing deal on the project.
JCP Construction selected as general contractor for DNC
Milwaukee-based JCP Construction LLC will play a major role in preparing downtown Milwaukee for one of the largest events the city has ever hosted.
We Energies to sponsor streetcar operations during DNC
We Energies has pledged $100,000 to fund operations for Milwaukee’s downtown streetcar during the Democratic National Convention this year, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced today during his 2020 State of the City address.
Summerfest grounds to host DNC ‘Delegate Welcome Party’
Summerfest will have about a week after its annual 11-day music festival to prepare for another major event, the...
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DNC host committee moves forward with interim leader
After the swift removal of its top leaders, the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention is getting its bearings with less than six months until the big event.
Wisconsin exports end 2019 down more than $1 billion
A 10% decline in December left Wisconsin’s exports down by more than $1 billion last year compared to 2018 totals as companies dealt with global trade uncertainty and economic slowdowns in Europe and China, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Handcuffed: State regulations hamper licensing of ex-offenders
In late 2014, Trista Pomella was charged with a misdemeanor cannabis possession offense in Tampa, Florida.Â
Pomella made her court...
Veolia Water Milwaukee union employees ratify new contract
Union employees have ratified a 3-year labor contract with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC, the company announced today.