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City Hall: Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
City Hall

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

Transportation: Biden Infrastructure Plan Adds Amtrak Service To Madison, Green Bay
Transportation

Biden Infrastructure Plan Adds Amtrak Service To Madison, Green Bay

Plan also calls for enhanced service on existing Hiawatha line.

Transportation: Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions
Transportation

Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions

Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.

City Hall: Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier
City Hall

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Eyes on Milwaukee: TIF District Will Support Central City Housing
Eyes on Milwaukee

TIF District Will Support Central City Housing

Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.

Eyes on Milwaukee:  Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown

City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

NLRB to tabulate results April 6th. Could create largest unionized coffee chain in U.S.

State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers

State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers

Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.

Murphy’s Law: About That Foxconn Venture Capital Fund
Murphy’s Law

About That Foxconn Venture Capital Fund

Another big money promise for Wisconsin. Will this one pan out?

Dead Bird Brewing Raising Funds To Expand

Dead Bird Brewing Raising Funds To Expand

Brewery looking to expand in-house brewing capacity as it charts post-pandemic future.

City Hall: Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts
City Hall

Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts

Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.