WEDC approves $3 billion Foxconn incentives contract, signing scheduled for Friday
MADISON – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s board approved the state’s $3 billion incentives contract with Foxconn Technology Group on Wednesday, clearing the way for the deal to be signed later this week.The contract includes a minimum number of jobs Foxconn must create to receive cash payments and provisions so the state could recoup its money – partially from Foxconn's chairman personally – if the company fails to follow through.
Protesters disrupt WEDC board ahead of closed-session Foxconn contract vote
MADISON —Protesters interrupted and then refused to leave the room when the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board voted to go into closed session over the $3 billion incentives contract for a Foxconn Technology Group plant.WEDC board members spent several minutes seated around their meeting table, avoiding eye contact with the protesters.
Democrat: Revised Foxconn contract will protect taxpayers, language revised to "defuse the nuclear bomb"
MADISON — For the first time, we are learning about the contract, the details of which are being kept secret until Gov.
Economic development board will see full Foxconn contract
MADISON — The head of Wisconsin's economic development agency says the full board will be allowed to review a proposed $3 billion contract with Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group before voting on it.The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's board is due to vote on the contract Wednesday.
Republican leaders say Foxconn contract should be reviewed
MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature say the state's economic development agency should be allowed to review the proposed $3 billion contract with Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group before voting on it.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos both told the Wisconsin State Journal in interviews Tuesday that the contract language should be available.Gov.
Clipped wings: How Gov. Walker's jobs deal at Kestrel Aircraft went wrong, leaving taxpayers on the hook
SUPERIOR –- Mark Liebaert looked across the bleachers at the fairgrounds that Kestrel Aircraft Co.
DNR board member: Revisit ginseng rules for Foxconn
MADISON — A member of the state Department of Natural Resources' board wants the agency to revisit its ginseng regulations in light of a deal Foxconn Technology Group struck with the Wisconsin Ginseng Council.The Taiwanese electronics company wants to build a massive plant in Mount Pleasant.
Burlington residents take part in Foxconn info. session: "You have to be prepared for what's coming"
BURLINGTON -- Residents in Burlington on Tuesday, October 24th had the opportunity to learn more about how the Foxconn project coudl impact them.It was the third and final public information session.At the Veterans Terrace in Burlington, residents got the chance to pick the brains of elected officials.They were also able to talk one-on-one with experts in a variety of fields tied to the multi-billion dollar project -- from job opportunities to the environmental impact to the land acquisition process."You have to be prepared for what's coming and at least open your eyes and know that something's going to change.
MU Law School poll shows Milwaukee region split on Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE -- People in the Milwaukee region are split on the $3 billion incentives package for Foxconn.
Democrats don't trust WEDC to handle Foxconn deal: "We've seen a pattern"
MADISON — Democrats on the Legislature's audit committee questioned Tuesday how anyone can trust Gov.
Sen. Tim Carpenter wants to see Foxconn incentives deal before vote
MADISON — A Democratic lawmaker on Republican Gov.
"Bigger than just the Bucks:" Team official says arena just the first part of three-phase development
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Bucks official said Thursday, October 19th the team is making just as much progress off the court as they are on it.
"Get it right:" Wisconsin board delays vote on Foxconn incentives until at least November
MADISON -- A delay in finalizing the contract with Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics company that plans to build a television screen plant in Mount Pleasant, is getting longer.The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's board put off a decision on the $3 billion incentives package until at least November 8th.
With Foxconn on the way, woman doesn't want to move from dream home less than a year old
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Now that Foxconn has chosen Mount Pleasant as the site for its future U.S. plant, people in the area are anxious to know exactly how and when they'll be impacted.
Foxconn official: No word on 2nd Wisconsin site until 2018
MADISON — A Foxconn Medical Group official says no decision will be made on whether the electronics giant will open a secondary facility in Wisconsin until next year.Charlie Alvarez is a senior adviser to the president of the Taiwan-based company.
Marquette University helps Foxconn fill its "talent pipeline" with job fair
MILWAUKEE -- Now that Foxconn is coming to Wisconsin, the Taiwanese electronics company is looking to hire thousands of people.
Foxconn recruits workers for new plant in Mount Pleasant; "We want to make this our home"
MILWAUKEE -- One day after they revealed the future location of their massive plant, Foxconn officials on Thursday, October 5th were recruiting potential employees to work at the Mount Pleasant facility.At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Thursday, students got to talk with company representatives for the first time.
Job postings appear online as Foxconn announces plant location: "Growing work environment"
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn officials announced Wednesday, October 4th they'll build their massive display screen plant in Mount Pleasant -- and there are already job postings online.
Some landowners offered $50K an acre for their land ahead of Foxconn project
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officials have confirmed a large plot of land here is the site for the proposed Foxconn manufacturing facility.