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Milwaukee Courthouse Cost Soars | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County’s new criminal courthouse just hit a staggering $900 million — up from the original $500 million estimate — covering not just the new building but demolition of the outdated Safety Building, a new jail skyway, and major upgrades. Officials say the old facility is unsafe and unworkable, with repairs alone costing over $300 million. To fund the project, the county will borrow $700 million, likely raising property taxes, while redirecting state funds meant for sheriff patrols to offset costs. Despite the ballooning price tag, leaders argue this is a generational investment in a…
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