Foxconn's Wisconsin plant raises environmental worries
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group is being enticed to come to Wisconsin with numerous regulatory waivers, raising concerns from environmentalists who are wary of the company's reputation in China, where it has been accused of polluting rivers.The Taiwan-based company best known for manufacturing Apple products insists that its new plant won't damage the environment.
Wisconsin business group announces Foxconn coalition
MADISON — The state's largest business group is announcing a new coalition to help bring a Foxconn Technology Group plant to southeastern Wisconsin.Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce said in a news release Thursday that the Wisconn Valley Jobs Coalition includes 146 business groups, local chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, employers and workers that support the plant.The group sent a letter to the state Senate on Thursday urging members to approve Gov.
"Everybody needs to be included:" Public voice thoughts on Foxconn deal
STURTEVANT -- The proposed Foxconn deal has created its first job!
"This is a deliberation:" Public gets its last say on Foxconn incentives package
STURTEVANT -- Wisconsin Republicans say they are nearing deals on the massive Foxconn incentives package -- as well as the long-overdue state budget.The last scheduled public vetting of the Foxconn incentives package took place in Sturtevant on Tuesday, August 22nd.
Aide to Gov. Scott Walker: Foxconn to hire Wisconsin residents
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Gov. Scott Walker touts Foxconn plant at UW Hospital
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59-30 vote: Assembly approves $3 billion incentive bill for Foxconn after hours of debate
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly Thursday, August 17th approved a $3 billion tax break Thursday, August 17th for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a massive LCD display panel factory in the state, a project President Donald Trump touted as a transformational win for the U.S. economy.
Read it: Lawmaker reaction to passage of Foxconn incentive bill by Assembly
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a $3 billion tax break Thursday with bipartisan support for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a massive display panel factory in the state, a project President Donald Trump touted as a transformational win for the U.S. economy.Below is reaction from state lawmakers and others following the vote:Governor Scott Walker: “As the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn’s $10 billion investment and 13,000 new jobs will be transformational.
Wisconsin Republicans defend Foxconn ahead of Assembly vote
MADISON -- Wisconsin Republicans say they are not moving too quickly on a bill that would extend up to $3 billion in tax breaks to Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to locate a massive $10 billion factory in the state.The state Assembly scheduled a vote on the measure Thursday, just three weeks after it was introduced.
"Ruining Wisconsin:" Madison mayor comes out against $3B Foxconn incentive bill
MADISON — Democratic Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says a $3 billion tax break bill for Foxconn Technology Group is the type of deal that is "ruining Wisconsin."Soglin issued a statement Wednesday coming out against the proposal the state Assembly is set to vote on Thursday.Soglin earlier this month called on Foxconn to consider the abandoned Oscar Meyer factory in Madison for a possible secondary location.
Assembly nears vote on Foxconn incentives; "Hopefully, it's not a party-line vote this time"
MADISON -- Lawmakers will vote Thursday, August 17th on a massive incentive package that would bring Foxconn to Wisconsin.
Senator Ron Johnson questions whether Wisconsin should bear full $3B Foxconn cost
MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.Johnson raised the question since Illinois workers would also benefit from the plant, which is expected to be built in southeast Wisconsin near the border.Johnson made the remarks Tuesday, August 15th to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, saying the incentives package state lawmakers are weighing is "a risk worth taking." But he says the question is "should Wisconsin be the one to bear the full three" billion since others will benefit, too.Critics of the deal have questioned whether the state should offer so much in subsidies to the Taiwan-based company.
Wisconsin Assembly committee to vote on Foxconn incentives
MADISON — The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a state Assembly Committee.The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill.
Wisconsin Republicans tie Foxconn incentives to job numbers
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have adjusted Gov.
Wisconsin legislators plan Foxconn incentives vote next week
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin legislators expect to begin voting next week on Gov.
"Well worth it:" Gov. Walker defends Foxconn incentives package as some speak out against it in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin taxpayers won't break even on the proposed Foxconn deal for at least 25 years.