CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov OAAA Poised to Continue Important Workforce Development Work Under Director Nicole Brookshire MILWAUKEE – In a unanimous 4-0 vote, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Economic and Community Development Committee today voted in favor of the confirmation of Nicole Brookshire, County Executive Chris Abele’s appointee to serve as director of the County’s Office on African American Affairs (OAAA). OAAA’s top priority is bolstering employment within the African American community. While Milwaukee’s racial issues are complex and interrelated, increasing access to good-paying jobs for all residents is a key component of any successful

State Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) (608) 266-9175                                                                                                                                                                                                                 September 18,2017 Sturtevant, WI – Today, Rep. Jesse Kremer (R-59 Kewaskum) joined Governor Walker at Gateway Technical College for the signing of legislation to bring electronics manufacturer Foxconn to Wisconsin. This project will generate a projected $10 billion in capital investment and a possible ripple effect from partnerships and secondary economic growth that could reach over $78 billion in gross domestic product over the 15-year term of the deal. Foxconn plans to create up to 13,000 jobs and in doing so will have the opportunity to earn nearly $3 billion in tax

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after the signing of Special Session Assembly Bill 1, the Foxconn incentive bill. “Today Wisconsin is officially saying yes to a $10 billion development project, 13,000 careers and new opportunities throughout Wisconsin. This law allows the state to move forward on the largest economic development project in state history. “The Foxconn incentive bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation in our lifetime and I’m pleased that it received bipartisan support. The Foxconn project is a worthwhile investment that will transform our state and help

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Today, Governor Walker signed into law a bill to help bring Foxconn Technology Group to Wisconsin. Foxconn’s investment means tens of thousands of good-paying, family-supporting jobs for Wisconsin. Thanks to the bold reforms of Governor Walker and Wisconsin Republicans, our future is bright. The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Wisconsin Republicans have fought for bold reforms that put hard-working families first. Foxconn’s investment means tens of thousands of good-paying, family-supporting jobs that will transform Wisconsin’s economy – allowing more Wisconsinites opportunity and the chance for success.

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2169 Made in America, Right Here in Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today signed the Wisconn Valley Special Session Bill into law, paving the way for construction of a $10 billion manufacturing campus located in southeastern Wisconsin for Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest electronic manufacturing services provider. The world-class facility, the largest example of greenfield foreign direct investment in U.S. history, is expected to create 13,000 new jobs in the state with an average salary of $53,875 plus benefits.“This is a truly transformational step for our state, our people, and our economy, and Wisconsin is

Contact:  Sen. Jennifer Shilling, 608-266-5490 Sen. Janet Bewley, 608-266-3510 Sen. Mark Miller, 608-266-9170 Sen. Janis Ringhand, 608-266-2253   MADISON – Senate Democratic leaders released the following statements critical of Gov. Scott Walker’s decision to sign the largest taxpayer giveaway to a foreign corporation in U.S. history rather than prioritizing Wisconsin schools, roads and families. “With a budget that fails to restore school funding and improve local roads, now’s not the time to hand over $3 billion in cash payments to a foreign corporation,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse). “Gov. Walker and Legislative Republicans are putting home-grown businesses at a competitive disadvantage