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Milwaukee Courthouse Overhaul Costs Surge | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County’s century-old courthouse is facing a $897 million overhaul after being deemed “functionally obsolete” with serious safety risks — crumbling walls, leaky pipes, and poor air quality. County leaders are racing to secure state funds and other financing to slash their direct cost by over $400 million, warning that delays could cost $4 million monthly. While some push for public approval, officials stress that inaction risks even bigger long-term costs — and the goal is a modern, safer, more efficient facility that pays for itself through future savings. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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