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Port Washington residents approve referendum requiring TID vetting
Port Washington voters approved a referendum requiring public votes on future TIF districts over $10 million after debate over the Vantage data center project.
Study compares project review times of Milwaukee communities
Wauwatosa has fastest project review and Brookfield has the slowest, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum study.
MMAC request to halt a tax incentive referendum in Port Washington denied
An Ozaukee County judge denied a request from business groups to halt a resident-proposed ordinance up for referendum in the City of Port Washington that would give voters a say in approving large tax incentives for developers, including those for data centers.
Groups sue city of Port Washington over tax incremental district referendum
Trade groups in real estate and construction have joined MMAC's lawsuit against Port Washington, arguing it would change already established state laws on TID and create uncertainty for construction projects.
Senate OKs bill making it a felony to trespass on pipeline projects
A bill that would make it a felony to trespass on the site of a pipeline project earned the state Senate's approval on Tuesday.
Driverless car lanes among options studied for Foxconn plant (UPDATE)
As regional leaders prepare for challenges that will result from the massive Foxconn plant in southeastern Wisconsin, the possibility of driverless vehicles is being studied as one way to deal with traffic issues.
MMSD to align small-business definition with federal standards
A water and sewer contractor that brings in $36.5 million a year would count as a "small business" under a definition change being considered by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Federal approval of I-94 east-west expansion to be officially rescinded
The Federal Highway Administration is about to hammer another nail in the coffin of the proposed expansion of an east-west running section of Interstate 94 in Milwaukee.
Pro Trade grads team up to start renovation business
When Pro Trade Job Development held a graduation ceremony in December, the event marked not only a new chapter for students but for Pro Trade itself, potentially paving the way for more Milwaukee residents to pursue careers in the trades.
Massive Zoo Interchange reconstruction hits halfway mark
Fittingly for a project whose core phases have zoomed ahead even while other major highway work in Wisconsin has seen delays, a Corvette was the first vehicle to use a new Zoo Interchange on-ramp leading to Interstate 94 from a part of 84th Street just north of the Pettit National Ice Center.
Bucks arena talks shift to collaboration
Milwaukee Alderman Terry Witkowski wants collaboration between the governing boards of the BMO Harris Bradley Center and the Wisconsin Center District to develop a cohesive plan for downtown entertainment development.
Should Racine Co. be part of potential arena tax?
The person tasked with putting together a study group on a new Milwaukee arena and possible financing options says Racine County shouldn't be part of any potential regional tax.
Today’s News
- $24M mixed-use development breaks ground
- Supervisor calls for referendum on Milwaukee County Courthouse revamp
- $19M mixed-use project tackles city’s biggest issues
- US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
- Milwaukee Water Street nightlife locations for sale
- Milwaukee mayor favors improving I-794 freeway over removal
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 13, 2026
- 200-unit apartment project wins 2nd city endorsement
- ON THE LEVEL: Josh Brown takes the torch at Bliffert Lumber
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Tom’s Drive In nears completion in Fond du Lac
- Computing facility dropped from Midtown Center redevelopment in Milwaukee
- Delayed Bay View development reaches Milwaukee Common Council
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)