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Wisconsin’s Taxes At Historic Low
But has been achieved by squeezing local governments. The numbers tell quite a story.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Airport Hotel Sold at Auction
Former Four Points by Sheraton encountered financial difficulties.
Dec 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Luxury Tower Developer Hit With Liens, Nonpayment Claims
The tower crane is gone, and $14 million in legal challenges are coming.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site
'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Biersal Tavern Has Closed
Tavern issued two-word announcement Friday, offering no reason for the decision.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget
The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Labor Shortage Stalls Wisconsin’s Economic Growth, Report Says
Wisconsin also has lower productivity than surrounding states.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
One of Milwaukee’s Largest Apartment Complexes Sold
Price much higher than assessed value of 596-apartment complex.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Interval Workers Confront Cafe Owner, Demand Unpaid Wages
Twelve employees of the defunct cafe are attempting to secure $10,000 from owner Ryan Hoban.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers
But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
New Business Proposed For King Drive
One Seven Cafe & Lounge plans to take over Mi Casa Su Cafe space.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Tourism Spending Dipped During Republican Convention in Milwaukee
Hotels up, everything else down during RNC, WI Department of Revenue data shows.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million
2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Residents Can File Taxes For Free With New System
Wisconsin is one of 25 states using IRS Direct File system
Jan 30th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
No More Promises. It’s Closed
Part punk bar, part Packers pub -- and now, part of Milwaukee history.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025
A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by John Davis
Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock
But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Real Problem with Property Taxes
Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
The Daily Bird Has Closed Indefinitely
Riverwest cafe was known for its yellow interior and community events like Narcan trainings.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns
In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Microsoft Buys Yet More Land in Racine County
Now has 1,270-acre campus in area where Foxconn failed to build massive development.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Microsoft Buys More Land in Mount Pleasant For Data Center
Spending $33.9 million on additional land for $3.3 billion development on Foxconn land.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking
There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election
But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?
Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.
May 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
State Department of Revenue Secretary Barca Will Resign in April
Peter Barca, a political veteran, is reportedly eyeing a congressional race.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County
New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Operator Takes Over Shuttered Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn closed earlier this year, then was transferred in lieu of foreclosure.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection
City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Sudden Closure
Just weeks after reopening following fire, Tavolino abruptly closed Monday.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
East Side Restaurant Quietly Closes
The fast-casual spot, specializing in hot dogs, burgers and sausages, closed over the summer.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax
But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Hotel Taken Over By Lender
Transfer in lieu of foreclosure answers question on why hotel mysteriously closed in late April.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Brewery’s New Riverwalk Patio
Lovely new covered patio offers great views of the river, city and Holton Street Viaduct.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Michael Horne
County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?
Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Two of Milwaukee’s Largest Corporate Landlords Selling Their Houses, With Wildly Different Results
One is making huge profits while the other is losing money.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by John D. Johnson
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Loses Its ‘A’ Credit Rating, Costing Millions
City is now only three levels above junk. Costs of borrowing keep increasing.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Data Traces Milwaukee’s Long Foreclosure Crisis
Citywide, 14% of all houses suffered at least one foreclosure from 2007 to 2016.
May 29th, 2023 by John D. Johnson
Downtown Hampton Inn Mysteriously Closes
Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Microsoft Will Pay $50 Million For Mount Pleasant Data Center Site
Some of the money will go to Foxconn.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Evan Casey
UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking
Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Shoreline Acquires The Cudahy Tower
Historic downtown apartment building sold by Cudahy family.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High
Report finds trend across Wisconsin partly due to state limits on local property taxes.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
Still More Tax Breaks for Ron Johnson
Paying no state income taxes on trust fund that pays for his million-dollar home.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
All Indicators Show High-Demand For Wisconsin Workers
There are 112,000 more jobs than there are people to fill them says state's chief economist.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike
Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar plan earlier this year.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Jenny Peek
State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus
Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Media Groups Lobby for Tax Breaks
Should companies who buy ads from state broadcasters, newspapers get 50% tax credit?
Mar 15th, 2022 by Mike Nichols
Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest
Since 1980 taxes for bottom 20% doubled while rate for top 1% dropped by 30%.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account
Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Cities Seek State Approval for Tax Increases
With state aid flat, municipalities struggle to fund services like police and fire departments.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
City Suspends Southside Bar
Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
City Closes T Jay’s Lounge
36 shootings near bar in 2021, including a triple shooting inside tavern and bar staff involved in cleanup.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?
Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%
75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Village Paid Foxconn Project Manager Nearly $1 Million
Private contractor billed Mount Pleasant for $973,750 and has just gotten a raise.
May 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants
Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons
Questions about Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority and proposed private prisons blasted as a 'golden gulag.’
Apr 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
PPP Business Expense Tax Break Approved by Committee
Democrats tried to narrow the tax break on expenses paid for with federal relief money.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Families May Lose $31 Million in Tax Refunds
Legislature needs to tweak tax code to get full benefit of federal COVID-19 package.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Awarding Grants to 10,000 Small Businesses
Round II of “We’re All In” grants will give each business $5,000.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Less Driving Means Less Gas Tax Revenue
Highway funding will be hard hit. Here’s how to replace the gas tax.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Robert W. Poole Jr.
County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising
Already in the millions. County may need to levy property taxes above the state-imposed limit.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bittercube Offering Delivery Cocktails, Online Classes
Milwaukee bitters manufacturer gets creative to raise revenue, provide entertainment.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder
Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?
City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn Innovation Centers Are On Hold
Hundreds of jobs were to be created at centers in four different cities. Little has happened.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending
Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Close Dark Store Loophole, Campaign Urges
County, municipal representatives say loophole shifts property taxes from big box stores to homeowners.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Child Tax Credit Applications Now Open
State residents with children under age 18 can apply for one-time, $100 tax credit.
May 16th, 2018 by Marylee Williams
Does Lottery Allow Gaming the System?
Several big winners have close ties to retailers selling the winning tickets.
Mar 20th, 2018 by Peter Coutu
DNR Opens Huge Forest to ATV Drivers
200 miles of new routes in North Woods. Big victory for big lobbyist, ATV company Polaris.
Oct 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Has Barrett Driven Up City Debt?
Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Huge Tax Change Coming?
Proposed deal would end business personal property tax and raise gas tax by same amount.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Facing Drop In Budget Revenue?
Numbers trail estimates but hard to track since Walker administration doesn’t release monthly statistics.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Ira Robins Makes Bid for Kovac Seat
Launches campaign by making shocking, though, unsupported allegations.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Tax Auditors Target Out-Of-State Firms
Including many firms whose accounts have never been scrutinized before.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
Lakefront Brewery
This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Municipal Court Under Fire
It imprisons debtors and seems bloated with staff. Will city demand changes?
Aug 18th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Horse Barn’s Final Days?
The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?
While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Walker Face a Budget Deficit?
Drop in tax collections could cause shortfall -- and a campaign issue for Burke.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
10 Questions and Answers About Taxes
The April 15 deadline approaches. How will the Walker tax cuts will affect you?
Feb 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Is Walker Serious About Ending Income Tax?
It brings in $7.5 billion per year. How would he replace it?
Dec 30th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Why Do People Hate the Property Tax?
10 questions and answers about your property tax bill
Dec 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Finally, Something the Parties Agree On
Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How Legislators Grab Big Pensions
A move into higher-paying state jobs greatly increases their pensions.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
