Government & Politics
WEDC to offer $1 million in microloans to Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will allocate $1 million to Kenosha businesses damaged during violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced today.
Kenosha mayor seeking $30 million in state aid to cover damages, rebuild after violent protests
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian has requested $30 million in state aid for properties damaged and destroyed during violent protests...
Kenosha mayor seeking federal and state assistance for businesses damaged by violent protests
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian is seeking both federal and state assistance for businesses damaged and destroyed during violent protests in Kenosha over the past week.
DNC’s final night puts spotlight on Delaware, not Milwaukee
The virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention wrapped Thursday night with a scene quite different from what downtown Milwaukee had looked like most of the week.
Evers kicks off third night of virtual DNC as sole Wisconsin speaker
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers opened the third night of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention Wednesday as the only state elected official to appear during the two-hour primetime program.
Milwaukee gets a little more exposure during night two of virtual DNC
The second night of the 2020 virtual Democratic National Convention brought Milwaukee slightly more air time than the first.
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Milwaukee largely left out of virtual DNC program
Fifteen minutes was how long it took the Democrats to first mention Milwaukee during the opening night of the party's all-virtual 2020 convention, which kicked off Monday.
Day one of virtual DNC features heavy security, quiet streets in downtown Milwaukee
The 2020 Democratic National Convention has finally arrived, but it looks nothing like the event Milwaukee had originally anticipated as host city.
Majorities in MU Law poll back mask requirements, potential business and school shutdowns
A majority of registered voters in Wisconsin support requiring people to wear masks in all public places and are open to additional shutdowns of schools and businesses if coronavirus cases rise in the state.
Joe Biden, other speakers no longer coming to Milwaukee for 2020 DNC
Plans for the upcoming 2020 Democratic National Convention continue to be scaled back as organizers announced Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden won't make the trek to Milwaukee to accept the party's nomination for president, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.