Government & Politics
Milwaukee considering ordinance defining protest areas during DNC
A proposed ordinance from downtown Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman provides details on where protests would be permitted within the...
Tommy Thompson appointed interim UW System president
Former Republican Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson will serve as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board...
City offering new incentives for home construction in Josey Heights, Walnut Circle
The city of Milwaukee has launched a pair of new incentives for construction of new homes in the Josey Heights and Walnut Circle subdivisions.
Wisconsin’s private higher education institutions to receive $37 million in coronavirus relief
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he is directing $37 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to private higher education institutions in the state.Â
Renaissance Hotel in Wauwatosa expects $1.2 million loss in first year, developer seeks city assistance
The developers of the new Renaissance Hotel in Wauwatosa say they are expecting to lose roughly $1.2 million in the hotel's first year of operation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are seeking financial assistance from the city to cover the shortfall and keep workers employed.
Applications for Milwaukee’s outdoor dining program now open
Restaurant and bar owners in the city of Milwaukee can begin applying today to expand outdoor dining options using public space.
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U.S. SBA reopens EIDL to all businesses
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan is now available to all businesses after the U.S. Small Business Administration limited which businesses could apply in May.
Viewpoints – FirstPathway Partners CEO Robert Kraft: EB-5 program could help U.S. economy recover
Unlike other visa programs, EB-5 visa applicants create jobs for U.S. workers at no cost to the taxpayer. As the country plans its COVID-19 recovery now is the time to reauthorize a program that can and will help create jobs and rebuild our economy.
WEDC’s $2,500 COVID-19 relief grants now available
Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s $75 million grant program.
Milwaukee County suburbs enter third phase of reopening
Gatherings of up to 50 people and 75% capacity at bars and restaurants are now permitted in Milwaukee County's 18 suburbs under the third phase of the area's reopening plans amid COVID-19, according to a news release Thursday.
