Courthouse Referendum? Milwaukee’s $897 Million Debate

Wisconsin's Afternoon News · Jul 10, 2026 · 7m

A Milwaukee County supervisor wants voters to weigh in on the county’s nearly $900 million courthouse redevelopment project after updated cost estimates nearly doubled earlier projections. We break down the proposed referendum, concerns about taxpayer costs, and the debate over how to move forward with one of the largest public projects in county history.