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Downtown Dining Week returns June 3 – 13 Curbside, carryout, and indoor and outdoor dining options available at over 20 downtown restaurants MILWAUKEE (April 29, 2021) – Foodies rejoice! Downtown Dining Wee...

Let’s ask every Milwaukeean how we should rebuild our city In light of the more than $400 million in federal money the City of Milwaukee will receive through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Alde...

BREWERS, PNC BANK ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION OF CLUB LEVEL NAMING RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement extension with PNC Bank, a relatio...

Gov. Evers, Foxconn Reach New Agreement. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors set to review, approve agreement MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Foxconn Technology Grou...

Gov. Evers unveils robust plan to invest federal American Rescue Plan funds in small businesses, families, and communities statewide, vetoes Senate Bill 183 Governor’s plan invests in restoring economic well-b...

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty Milwaukee – Today the County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution introduced by Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez that reduces the fine ...

Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 22 Starting today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that people age 16 and older with certain medical conditions associated with an in...

Gov. Evers Visits UW-Milwaukee Vaccine Site, Signs Senate Bill 13 Allowing Dentists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 13, now Wisconsin Act 8, while vi...

Elections Commission: Important things voters should know for Election Day MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today released its list of the top things Wisconsin voters should know for the Spri...

Supervisor Martin Urges all Adults to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible: “Don’t Wait” MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Felesia Martin wants residents of District 7 to know that all adults living in ten Milwauk...

Milwaukee County Should Not Be in the Gun Show Business MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday the County Board’s Parks, Energy and Environment Committee approved a proposal from Supervisor Logsdon that would allow gun show...

Parks Committee Approves Proposal to Allow Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board’s Parks, Energy and Environment Committee approved a resolution (4-1, Sumner) sponso...

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty Milwaukee – Today the County Board’s Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee approved a resolution sponsored by Superviso...

Milwaukee Downtown infuses small businesses with $250,000 through MKE It Back Grant More than 70 downtown Milwaukee businesses to receive assistance MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2021) – Last month, Milwaukee Downtow...

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams continue supporting local COVID-19 testing efforts this week as the...

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1 Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new service March 1 that will h...

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021-23 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his 2021 State of the State address. As previously announced, the address was held virtually this year and is avail...

Gov. Evers Proposes Plan to Enhance Local Control, Bolster Local Communities' Recovery Governor's proposal allows local leaders and community members to have a say in sales tax increases MADISON — Gov. Tony Ev...

Wisconsin Democrats issue statement ahead of President Biden's Milwaukee visit (MADISON) — Ahead of President Biden’s town hall in Milwaukee, also his first official presidential visit of the administration,...

Southeast Wisconsin urban educators trust Jill Underly MILWAUKEE, WI — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has recei...