Government & Politics
Development community reacts to Lafayette Crump’s appointment as new DCD commissioner
Several Milwaukee real estate developers and leaders of real estate industry groups praised the pick of Lafayette Crump as the city's next commissioner of development.
Barrett picks Lafayette Crump to replace retiring Rocky Marcoux as DCD commissioner
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced today that he has selected Lafayette Crump as the city's next commissioner of the Department of City Development, taking the place of retiring commissioner Rocky Marcoux.
Milwaukee County COVID-19 hospitalizations up as city continues evaluating next reopening phase
Milwaukee County reported Tuesday its highest number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a month, while the percentage of positive cases continues to trend upward.
Badger Bounce Back criteria still a resource for reopening businesses, Lt. Governor Barnes says
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said the Badger Bounce Back dashboard remains a resource for businesses navigating the "confusion" following the state Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Gov. Tony Evers' “Safer at Home" order.
CNN backs out of plans to take over Turner Hall during DNC
CNN will no longer lease Turner Hall in downtown Milwaukee during the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which remains set...
Evers allocating $100 million in federal funding for long-term care facilities, emergency medical services
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is directing $100 million in federal relief funding to providers of long-term...
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Barrett reveals more details for Milwaukee’s small business restart grants
Starting May 28, Milwaukee small businesses can apply for up to $15,000 grants from the city to help resume...
Evers launches $25 million rental assistance program
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday announced the launch of a $25 million rental assistance program for state residents who...
Evers allocates $1 billion in federal funding for COVID-19 testing, preparation for possible surge
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he is directing more than $1 billion in federal CARES Act funding to support...
WEDC launches $75 million program providing COVID-19 relief grants to small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation launched the “We’re all In” initiative, a program offering $75 million in grants to small businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today.
