After state lawmakers declined to put money toward a proposed new state office building on Milwaukee's Near West Side, a group championing the project says it still backs the proposal.
Milwaukee State Office Building, MPM project funding do not receive State Building Commission endorsement
Both projects were recommended in Evers capital budget plan
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Last updated on March 19th, 2021 at 10:59 am
It was a familiar refrain at today’s State Building Commission meeting: “Motion fails with a 4-4 vote.”
Two big projects with major implications for the city of Milwaukee a new
Motions recommending their inclusion in the 2021-2023 capital budget failed on a tie vote, with Democrats and a citizen commission member voting in favor, and Republicans voting against. The votes mirrored virtually all other items presented yesterday afternoon, when the commission went over each item in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget.
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