Alex Lasry

Lasry Campaign Raises Over $1 Million in 43 Days

President Shannon Holsey Endorses Lasry for U.S. Senate

Lasry Calls for Passage of Democracy Technology Partnership Act

Bipartisan bill will help coordinate technology across democratic countries

Milwaukee Common Council Members Endorse Alex Lasry

Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term

The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.

Lasry Takes the End Citizens United Pledge

No Corporate PAC Money

Kenosha County Executives Endorse Alex Lasry

Not Another Rich Guy for Senator

Alex Lasry’s sole qualification is his money. Oh, and he worked for Goldman Sachs.

Alex Lasry Endorses Jill Underly for Superintendent

ICYMI: Aspiring New York Senator Alex Lasry Was “Surprised” That Milwaukee Is a Normal City

New Statewide Endorsements for Alex Lasry

Alex Lasry Announces Campaign for the United States Senate

Time for a new way of thinking about the American economy

Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate

Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.

Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”

Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Five-Year Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks deal pays basketball superstar more than $228 million over five years.

Common Council approves Miller Park and Fiserv Forum voting sites

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun

Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.

Milwaukee Bucks Launch “Bucks Vote” Campaign

Organization commits to educate, engage and inspire community about voting process

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.

Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?

This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?

MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks

Initiative by local health and community groups pushing to make, distribute 2.5 million.

Husch Blackwell Hosts Local Leaders, Executives in Construction Academy Symposium

Crowley Rising in County Exec Race

He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.

Fiserv Forum Workers to Get $15/Hour

Bucks agree to what union hails as "industry-leading, standard-setting contract".

Bucks Beat Hiring Targets on Fiserv Forum

Team "won the championship" in hiring city residents, businesses says Mayor Barrett.

The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue

Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.

Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team

19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.

Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards

Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $500

DNC Official Downplays Illinois Hotels

5,000 hotel rooms a small part of 50,000 people coming to convention, Lasry notes.

One Year Out: Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Releases Video to Mark Countdown to Democratic National Convention

Video highlights diverse city undergoing economic transformation

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $792

Abele Campaign Announces Campaign Co-Chairs

Endorsements demonstrate strength, diversity of support for Abele’s re-election

Bucks, City Unveil “Fear the Deer” Streetcar

Learn how to find the vehicle, and see what's inside.

Bucks Take Over Milwaukee Ahead of First Round of 2019 Playoffs

Later on Friday morning, the Bucks and the city will unveil one of The Hop streetcars adorned with interior and exterior Bucks Playoff branding.

4 Ways To Get Involved In DNC

12,000 volunteers needed for 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention

Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.

Statement by IBEW Local 494 Business Manager on Milwaukee being selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention

"Milwaukee is on the move, and our success in building the future represents the best of America."

Two New Brunch Options Coming

Plus: New Good City Brewing opens and downtown bar This Is It! expands.

Good City Brewing Opens At Fiserv Forum

Company quietly opens second location in Bucks' entertainment block.

Fiserv Forum Adds Drink Wisconsinbly

Drink Wisconsinably Pub is third tenant added to Bucks entertainment block.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $200

Will Election Help City Get Convention?

City’s huge turnout will help it beat Houston, Miami for 2020 Democratic convention, Lasry believes.

Democratic Search Committee Visiting City

“Purple State” status makes Milwaukee attractive as possible site for 2020 convention.

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Milwaukee Named Finalist for the 2020 Democratic National Convention

"Milwaukee has everything the DNC needs to put on a great convention..." -Alex Lasry

Good City Brewing Tapped for Bucks’ Live Block

Local brewery will operate brewery and taproom just steps from new arena.

Diamond Discs International Hosts Grand Opening Reception of New Headquarters

Guests of the DDI Reception will enjoy a tour of the global headquarters and a featured showcase from Briggs & Stratton.

Bucks Beat Hiring Goals on Arena

Arena project has created at least 800 jobs for under-employed city residents.

Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?

Council committee debates merits of new building for Old World Third St., gateway to arena.

Meet the Finalists for Democratic National Convention

Milwaukee, the first to announce, is one of eight cities bidding.

Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House

Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.

Alex Lasry Endorses Dana Wachs for Wisconsin Governor

Alex Lasry is senior vice president for the Milwaukee Bucks and a former Obama White House Staffer.

Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved

1915 riverfront building at foot of Water Street Bridge to become three unit "family retreat."

City Bidding for Democratic National Convention

What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?

Bucks Live Block Eliminates Performance Space

Revisions also aim to improve urban feel of area.

Milwaukee Film Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Announces 2018 Festival Dates

Festival organizers hope the later dates will expand programming opportunities.

Hyatt Place Hotel Tops Off

Hotel will open near arena in July 2018.

Bucks Leader Sees Huge Potential for Milwaukee

In interview, Alex Lasry says he sees “groundswell of change” in Milwaukee.

Bucks senior vice president Lasry goes ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

During his visit to the Law School, Lasry will discuss the arena project and surrounding development, the jobs that are being created.

Bucks Arena On Budget, On Schedule

Plus, who are the two tenants slated to move to the Live Block?

City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project

New market will open in former bank.

Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise

Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.

Presenting the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance

Former DreamWorks SKG executive hired as director of new organization created to cultivate, connect, and catalyze Milwaukee area film industry

Milwaukee Film Announces Return of Cine Sin Fronteras Program

Latinx diaspora program expanded after successful inaugural year

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Black Lens Program Lineup

John Ridley returns with new documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992. Program expands with total of 8 feature films and 2 shorts programs

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grants $1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Fifteen Milwaukee organizations to receive funds from the Foundation

Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval

Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.

Developers Meet Local Hiring Goals

Bucks arena, Northwestern Mutual tower meet city's residents preference goals.

Alderwoman Coggs to host Bucks jobs informational session March 9 at Hillside

Event will feature information about construction jobs, other positions

Town Hall Meeting on Arena District Employment This Thursday

To help introduce prospective jobseekers to the platform, the Bucks are hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the city.

The Top 10 Stories of 2016

Readers' favorites? Stories about mansions, rich people, sports stars, politicians.

Bucks and SkillSmart Partner on new Workforce Development Platform for Arena District Employment

First community town hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 at Journey House to introduce local jobseekers to the platform and assist with RPP certification.

Bucks Live Block is a Slam Dunk

Final design gets first approval today, poised for quick council approval.

GoGeddit Launches Podcast ‘The GoGedders’

A weekly conversation featuring local leaders who are making it happen.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens on Thursday

Today is last day to buy discounted festival passes and ticket 6-Packs. New Age Narcissism headlines Opening Night Party

Disney’s Queen of Katwe and Academy Award-Winners Highlight Spotlight Presentations

Festival opens with Life, Animated from Academy Award-winner Roger Ross Williams. Milwaukee 53206: A Community Serves Time returns to Milwaukee after sold-out June premiere

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces John Ridley to Join Board of Directors

Academy Award-winner and Mequon native will be this year’s keynote speaker

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup

58 locally-made films to be presented; $12,500 to be awarded in juried prizes

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Cine Sin Fronteras Program Lineup

Showcasing the rich and vibrant Latinx diaspora through cinema

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Launches Sportsball! and United States of Cinema Programs

Programs include feature-length sports documentaries and American independent fiction films

Alex Lasry’s $1 Million Waterfront Condo

And why not? The son of Bucks owner Marc Lasry has become a MAJOR player in town.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Black Lens Program Lineup

Showcases fiction and documentary films from emerging and established African-American directors

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program

Milwaukee Film Announces Addition of Mark Sabljak to Festival Staff

Former Milwaukee Business Journal publisher and market president joins team for 2016 film festival

Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206

Film explores the lives of those affected by mass incarceration in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2016 Campaign Art & Early Ticket Sales

Up to 40% off Festival Passes and ticket 6-Packs

Milwaukee Film Announces Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant

Festival Among 16 FilmWatch Grant Recipients; Received $10,000 in Cash for Black Lens Program

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $2,000

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $500

Contribution to Michael Murphy of $500

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $500

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $500

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $1,000

Contribution to Terry Witkowski of $500

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $250

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $400

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open

Festival Offers to Pay for All Work Screened; Free Entry for All Films; $27,000 in Cash Prizes Promised

Announcing 2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates: September 22 – October 6

Donald and Donna Baumgartner renew support with organization’s largest gift to date

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $801

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Attracts 70,885 Attendees for a 10% Increase Over 2014

The Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award for feature film goes to Romeo is Bleeding

Puppies & Kittens! Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2015 Sponsor Trailer

Sponsor Trailer a collaboration with Wisconsin Humane Society

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Over 100 Expected Guests

Headliners include actors Raven-Symoné and John Ashton; documentary subjects April Carrión and Moziah Bridges; award-winning directors Chad Gracia and Stanley Nelson

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Now Open

Opening Night Party melds film and community with audience, donors and sponsors

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2015 Panels


Chicago Tribune film critic, Michael Phillips, to deliver Keynote Address;
 Panels on Policing and Education highlight the imperative and topical nature of festival documentaries

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Lineup

Festival to open with Youth; Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino’s new film stars Michael Caine & Harvey Keitel. Award-winning films plentiful in Documentary Festival Favorites and Worldviews programs

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Lineup

The Milwaukee Music Video Show debuts as new program

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Shorter Is Better Lineup

Presenting nearly 60 of the best festival-circuit short films and the return of the Shorter Is Better juried award