Second Century news fellow based in Milwaukee from 2024-25.
Nick Rommel
Latest Posts
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‘Creative’ financing used for 74 affordable homes in Milwaukee
Thanks to Milwaukee’s unusual twist on the common tax incremental district subsidy, 74 affordable homes are going up on vacant lots.
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Dangerous levels of lead dust found in 2 Milwaukee schools
There are dangerous levels of lead dust in two Milwaukee public schools, the city’s Health Department announced Thursday.
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$2.8M misused within Milwaukee’s public housing authority, CFO says
The $2.8 million discrepancy in HACM’s books had attracted federal regulators in 2022. Now, the agency is making cuts.
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Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus doubles in size
The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus has more than doubled in size, the group of lawmakers announced in a statement this week.
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Wisconsin residents can file their taxes directly to the IRS for free in 2025
Wisconsinites started the 2025 tax season on Monday with a new tool — free access to software that sends their returns straight to the IRS.
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New data centers planned for Kenosha, Wisconsin Rapids
More data centers are coming to Wisconsin — one in Kenosha and one in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Port Washington council OKs annexation deal for data center
The Common Council approved an agreement allowing the city to annex 1,900 acres in the surrounding Town of Port Washington.
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Wisconsin TikTok creators feel uncertain of future as ban is postponed
Many small businesses rely on TikTok for customers and income.
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Historic Milwaukee office tower will be converted to affordable housing
It’s been gas station tycoon’s HQ and a Greyhound station. Now, there’s a new chapter coming for the Clark Building, as its owner sees an unmet demand in downtown Milwaukee.
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Targets of DOJ antitrust lawsuit have Wisconsin presence
A federal lawsuit accuses Greystar and Willow Bridge — both multi-state corporate landlords — of anti-competitive price manipulation.