We all spend a lot on energy every month to power our homes. But over 680 homeowners in the City of Milwaukee have reduced their energy bills and improved the comfort and durability of their homes … [Read more...]
Forest County Potawatomi increase renewable energy use
Tribe installs locally-made solar panels on Milwaukee Administration building The Forest County Potawatomi Community have expanded their efforts to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint with … [Read more...]
MPS awarded $1 million to raise student achievement
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has awarded $1 million to help raise student achievement in 15 Milwaukee Public Schools. All 15 were among the 2010- 11 Wisconsin Schools of … [Read more...]
WHEDA celebrates Olga Village grand opening
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) executive director Antonio Riley this week joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and community leaders including representatives from the … [Read more...]
Republican agenda ignores communities of color
By Tony Carrk Republican leaders unveiled their “Pledge to America,” a 48-page document laying out a Republican governing philosophy should they fi nd themselves in the majority next year. … [Read more...]
Townhomes funded by WHEDA Financing and Low Income Housing Tax Credits
WHEDA, City of Milwaukee, United Christian Church, Star United Townhomes and local officials celebrate United Townhomes grand opening Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) … [Read more...]
Townhomes funded by Recovery Act to begin construction
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) executive director Antonio Riley joined community leaders including representatives from Wisconsin Redevelopment LLC, Layton Boulevard West … [Read more...]
Legislation to create new jobs is scheduled for hearings in Assembly and Senate
Madison - Legislation that will create new jobs in Wisconsin has been introduced by State Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) and is moving through the state legislature. Today, Representative … [Read more...]
Governor highlights success of Recovery Act in first year
Recovery Act has created or retained 44,000 jobs in State Governor Jim Doyle recently recognized successes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Wisconsin on the first anniversary of … [Read more...]
Governor announces $823 Million for passenger rail in Wisconsin, will create thousands of jobs
Recovery Act will build Milwaukee-Madison route and upgrade Milwaukee-Chicago line Governor Jim Doyle and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan last week announced … [Read more...]