Urban Milwaukee » » Press Releases

Show Menu

Milwaukee Promise Zones effort vital to maximize State’s Economic Opportunity Zones

The Economic Opportunity Zones were created in the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton

Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session

"Republicans are so fearful of the Wisconsin voters that they have publicly embarrassed themselves by calling a legislative session that is a clear attack on democracy just so they can avoid losing more special elections." - Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

First Milwaukee Streetcar Vehicle Has Departed Manufacturer In Pennsylvania, Due to Arrive At New Home Early Next Week

The vehicle’s arrival is expected to mark the first time the fleet’s color scheme will be seen by the public.

Mar 23rd, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Todd Young and Edward Markey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Opioid-Related Infectious Diseases

This bipartisan legislation would authorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand the scope of an existing CDC initiative to focus on eliminating infectious diseases caused by injection drug use.

Mar 23rd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Legislative Leaders Call an Extraordinary Session on Special Elections

Leaders Seek to Ensure Compliance with Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos

Governor Walker Statement on Extraordinary Session

"It would be senseless to waste taxpayer money on special elections just weeks before voters go to the polls when the Legislature has concluded its business."

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker

Milwaukee ChopHouse Announces New Chef De Cuisine and Menu

Calum Hastreiter takes on his new position as chef de cuisine following six years working in various roles at the Milwaukee ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill.

Mar 23rd, 2018 by Marcus Restaurant Group