Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Walker unveils $100 million economic plan for Milwaukee’s poorest areas

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Gov. Scott Walker on Monday unveiled a $100 million two-year “Transform Milwaukee” plan aimed at focusing his administration’s top economic resources on one of the poorest sections of Milwaukee’s inner city.

The plan is meant to coordinate the resources of multiple state agencies with the city and other economic development entities.

It includes efforts to reoccupy foreclosed and vacant properties, provide loans and venture funding for small businesses and industrial development, and improve freight and intermodal transportation to foster the revitalization of industry.

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