Government & Politics
Evers says he wants I-94 East-West project to move forward
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he plans to seek federal government approval to move forward with the stalled I-94 East-West freeway construction project.
Common Council approves appointment of Lafayette Crump as DCD commissioner
Lafayette Crump will be Milwaukee's next commissioner of the Department of City Development, following confirmation of his appointment by the city's Common Council.
Milwaukee businesses could be fined for not enforcing proposed city masking mandate
Milwaukee’s proposed city-wide masking policy would require people to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space and whenever they are within 30 feet of a non-family member outdoors.
Saukville-based company commits materials for 1 million masks if Milwaukee passes mask mandate
Rebel Converting has pledged to donate the materials to make 1 million face masks if the city passes a mandatory...
Southeast Wisconsin’s top PPP loan recipients
The U.S. Small Business Administration released a list today of every company across the country that received a Paycheck Protection Program loan through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Milwaukee leaders considering mask mandate
Milwaukee city leaders on Thursday discussed a potential city-wide ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Â
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Millions in city financing slated for Community Within the Corridor
The Community Within the Corridor, a $59 million redevelopment of the former Briggs & Stratton industrial complex in Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor, is slated to receive more than $4 million from the city through the advancement of two separate funding sources this week.
Lafayette Crump says he’ll focus on racial equity as DCD commissioner
Lafayette Crump, Mayor Tom Barrett's choice as Milwaukee's next commissioner of the Department of City Development (DCD), said if his appointment is approved he would work to make the city a more equitable place for racial and ethnic minorities.
More than 70 Milwaukee businesses call on city officials to require face masks in public
Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta Restaurants and Lowlands Group are among more than 70 businesses calling on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council president Cavalier Johnson to require patrons and workers to wear face masks in public spaces.Â
Pleasant Prairie unveils vision for 180-acre Village Green Center project
The Village of Pleasant Prairie's preliminary plans for the Village Green Center project call for an inclusive community incorporating civic, commercial, office and various residential uses, with space for more than 1,300 new residences.
