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Key Streetcar Opponent Opposes Effort to Shut It Down
‘It’s now a $250 million city asset. You don’t throw that away.’
Nov 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Host Committee Raised $92 Million for RNC in Milwaukee
Mostly from MMAC foundation. Committee may donate a few million leftover to community.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
National journalist James Bennet cites Urban Milwaukee's theater review as fine example of local cultural coverage.
May 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
RNC Wants 10,000 Volunteers To Greet Guests, Provide Directions
Not about wearing a red or blue shirt say organizers, it's about making a positive impression.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Kooyenga Will Take Over MMAC In 2024
Longtime leader Tim Sheehy will retire at year's end.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax
The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium
Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Why State Must Help City and County
Fiscal crisis can only be averted with more state shared revenue and local sales tax.
May 10th, 2023 by Tim Sheehy
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?
Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Name CEO of 2024 Convention
Retired Wisconsin businessman, former U.S. ambassador and longtime GOP leader Steve King will lead host team.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
MMAC Freeway Expansion Plan Doesn’t Add Up
It's predicated on a theory of congestion and economic development that has no evidence to support it.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeremy Fojut
Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus
P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Brewers Want $100 Million Tax Subsidy?
So claims Journal Sentinel. But where exactly did this figure come from?
Mar 14th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead
Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
RNC 2024 Team Visits Milwaukee
Milwaukee is now one of three finalists to host Republican convention.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Say Wisconsin Finished Second On $20 Billion Intel Campus
Plus: Comparing the Intel and Foxconn proposals. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Businesses Offering Worker Incentives
Uline offers new workers year-end bonus of $8,000. Others offer increased pay, flexible work conditions.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Some Milwaukee Businesses Bring Mask Requirements Back
Public health officials recently began recommending that masks be worn indoors in public.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Milwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC
But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity
MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
How The Milwaukee Tool Deal Works
Yes, it's $20 million in city cash for 2,000 downtown jobs, but that barely begins to describe the complex agreement.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax
It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Tim Sheehy
Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Can City’s Dismal Ranking for Blacks Improve?
New study suggests city couldn’t get any worse. New effort aims to improve that.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
County Parks Lost Funding to Bucks Arena
Business leaders promised to seek funding for parks and museums. Where is it?
Jul 7th, 2020 by Patricia Jursik
DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week
The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.
May 7th, 2020 by Alana Watson
About that Miller Park Economic Impact
New study greatly exaggerates the benefits — as it was expected to do.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Could Strauss Plant Deal Be Revived?
Ald. Johnson working to save deal, Barrett holds out hope, community meeting planned.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal
Hamilton and council members are to blame for losing hundreds of jobs, Sheehy says.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year
Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Unique Coalition Seeks Sales Tax Hike
County officials, all 19 municipalities, business leaders back plan to net $160 million per year.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade
Expanded international terminal could draw more flights, passengers.
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
WisDOT Plans Increase in Hiawatha Service
With $35 million from new budget, WisDOT seeks federal matching grants for expansion.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn’s Crystal Ball Looks Fuzzy
Company’s smaller footprint has business proponent Tim Sheehy lowering expectations.
Jul 5th, 2019 by James Rowen
Keisha Krumm Leaving Common Ground
Helped push for mortgage foreclosure settlement by banks. New successor named.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?
None raised any doubts about a deal that always seemed suspect.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention
Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Norquist Bashes Inspector General Idea
Council wants its own watchdog. Former mayor says post is unnecessary.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Meet the Finalists for Democratic National Convention
Milwaukee, the first to announce, is one of eight cities bidding.
May 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage
1,200 activists gather to launch new campaign addressing low wages in Milwaukee.
May 3rd, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Bidding for Democratic National Convention
What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee
Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mr. Gou – Your Turn
An open letter to the chairman of Foxconn.
Sep 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
County Neglects Parks and Culture
Bucks arena gets millions while parks, museums, zoo decline.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Patricia Jursik
How MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Milwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
County Closes Lake Park Bridge
Abele administration cites safety concerns, seeks $2 million in private funds.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Will Some County Parks Be Closed?
Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens
Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Power of Common Ground
Nonprofit advocacy group has had huge impact on city, though some grumble about their tactics.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?
The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.
Jun 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Building a Safer Milwaukee
Crime is a big issue for Millennials, who may have tough questions for Barrett and Flynn.
Apr 21st, 2016 by YP Week
CEO Pay Drives Inequality, Researcher Finds
Data on Milwaukee CEOs discussed at UWM summit on inequality.
Dec 1st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land
Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Common Ground’s $30 Million Victory for City
Pressure on Bucks owner Wes Edens results in Nationstar’s $30 million pledge to prevent foreclosures.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Rotten Return on Federal Taxes Paid
New report shows we’re the fourth worst state in federal spending received. Walker’s policies don’t help.
Jul 1st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Sheehy Defends MMAC
He takes issues with latest column in Murphy's Law.
May 6th, 2015 by Tim Sheehy
MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Indianapolis Comes to Bay View?
New $40 million, 307-apartment proposal for Bay View offered only a rendering of an Indianapolis project by the developer. When do we get the full package?
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Who Is Funding the Anti-Streetcar Effort?
Ald. Bauman and others are certain that dark money is pouring in for this, which streetcar opponents deny.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Dispute Over Bucks Arena Goes National
New York Times dumps on Milwaukee business leaders, and city becoming divided on issue.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
10 Reasons To Build Bucks Arena on Wisconsin Ave.
Building the new arena where Boston Store is located could have huge advantages for the team and the city.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Tim Sheehy’s Traditional Home
He is working to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee for as long as he's lived in Fox Point.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?
It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Power Brokers Mull Expanded Convention Center
Leaders of Wisconsin Center and the Bradley Center consider key changes for downtown facilities.
May 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Common Ground Will Fight New Bucks Owners If No “Fair Play”
Group serves notice: any plan for new arena must include $200 million for children's playgrounds and athletic fields.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Walker Delays On Three Tough Issues
No decision before election on new Bucks arena, proposed Kenosha casino and how to fund new highway construction.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
$1 Billion Needed for Milwaukee Facilities
Public Policy Forum study says $400 million needed for NBA arena, $300 million for convention center and rest for other facilities.
Dec 12th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why a Regional Tax is Needed
A regional tax for amenities like Milwaukee’s zoo and art museum is needed. Will they benefit from effort to help the Milwaukee Bucks?
Oct 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New Moves to Bail Out the Bucks
Bradley Center and business leaders search for a clever way to subsidize the NBA team.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Myth of the Welders Shortage
Journal Sentinel claims it’s because MATC does a poor job of training workers. Is that true?
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Two-Thirds of School Recreational Facilities are Inadequate
Study by Common Ground also demands children's facilities be fixed as part of any deal for new Bucks arena.
Jun 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Activists Demand New NBA Arena Include Funding for Kids
No new Bucks arena without fixing schools' rundown fields and inadequate recreation facilities, says Common Ground.
Apr 26th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The World According to Tim Sullivan
The business leader's unproven idea of a “skills gap” is misleading state policymakers.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Sneaking Bill on Same Day Registration?
Voters would probably oppose it, so GOP needs to pass the legislation very, very quietly.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Eternal Stadium Tax
It was originally supposed to end two years ago, but the Miller Park sales tax just goes on and on.
Jul 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?
Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.
May 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Game and The Players
Understanding the discussion around Milwaukee transit requires an understanding of who has the keys to unlock the federal funds to improve and expand the existing system. We need to lay some groundwork before any discussion on the actual proposals can start.
Jul 7th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
