Rep. Spreitzer: Statement on latest Foxconn news

Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 State Representative Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, released the following statement regarding the latest news on the Foxconn deal: “Foxconn has fallen short on another promise to our state. What was originally billed as a multi-billion dollar

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One Wisconsin Now and Institute: Announce new executive director

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Analiese Eicher Hired as New Head of Wisconsin Progressive Research and Communications Organization MADISON, Wis. — The Boards of Directors of One Wisconsin Now and One Wisconsin Institute announced Analiese Eicher

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on changing scope of Foxconn project

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 or 608-512-8389 Foxconn Announces “No Factory” MADISON – Today, Reuters reported that Foxconn will no longer be producing LCD panels at their Mount Pleasant campus. Louis Woo, special assistant to Foxconn CEO Terry Gou, told Reuters,

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Foxconn fiasco

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Once again questions are being raised about the future of Foxconn in Wisconsin as the foreign mega-corporation rolls back its plans for a high-tech manufacturing plant and misses jobs targets. Having originally

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement

We remain committed to the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park project, the creation of 13,000 jobs, and to our long-term investment in Wisconsin. As we have previously noted, the global market environment that existed when the project was first

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The

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Brown County: Declares weather emergency

Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency.  Wind chills

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WisGOP: Governor Evers reverses position once again

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail

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Rep. Spreitzer: Statement on latest Foxconn news

Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 State Representative Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, released the following statement regarding the latest news on the Foxconn deal: “Foxconn has fallen short on another promise to our state. What was originally billed as a multi-billion dollar deal with thousands of new jobs is now slipping away.

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to support immigrant self-sufficiency

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced H.R. 848, which will require an individual to be a U.S. citizen in order to receive welfare benefits, such as Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. H.R. 848 will encourage more hard-working immigrants to come to America, while discouraging those who only seek to

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Gov. Evers: Secretary-designee Joel Brennan responds to Foxconn statement

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Following is a statement from Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary-designee Joel Brennan in response to recent developments in the Foxconn project: “The administration is in regular, weekly communication with senior leadership at Foxconn, however, we were surprised to learn about this development. “While some

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Sen. Fitzgerald, Rep. Vos: Joint statement: Foxconn’s plans in Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-9171 Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (608) 266-5660 Madison…Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement on the Foxconn commitment to Wisconsin. “In a short time, Foxconn has made a positive impact across Wisconsin with more than 1,000 new

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Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren: Wisconsin to see additional $2.4 billion in funds

Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), released the following statement after Republican reforms delivered $2.4 billion in additional revenue for the next state budget. “Long

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One Wisconsin Now and Institute: Announce new executive director

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Analiese Eicher Hired as New Head of Wisconsin Progressive Research and Communications Organization MADISON, Wis. — The Boards of Directors of One Wisconsin Now and One Wisconsin Institute announced Analiese Eicher has been selected Executive Director, effective February 1. Eicher replaces

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on changing scope of Foxconn project

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 or 608-512-8389 Foxconn Announces “No Factory” MADISON – Today, Reuters reported that Foxconn will no longer be producing LCD panels at their Mount Pleasant campus. Louis Woo, special assistant to Foxconn CEO Terry Gou, told Reuters, “In Wisconsin we’re not building a factory. You can’t use

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on Foxconn fiasco

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Once again questions are being raised about the future of Foxconn in Wisconsin as the foreign mega-corporation rolls back its plans for a high-tech manufacturing plant and misses jobs targets. Having originally promised a massive cutting-edge Gen 10.5 factory near Racine, then

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary-designee Crim announces additional leadership team appointments

Contact: DSPS Newsroom, (608) 266-6795 DSPSNewsroom@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dawn B. Crim announced two additional appointments to her leadership team today. Dan Hereth has been appointed to serve as assistant deputy secretary. He will serve as the chief of staff for

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Foxconn Technology Group: Statement

We remain committed to the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park project, the creation of 13,000 jobs, and to our long-term investment in Wisconsin. As we have previously noted, the global market environment that existed when the project was first announced has changed. As our plans are driven by those

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Rep. Nygren: Clarifies transportation funding comments

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 “This afternoon, I was asked for my thoughts on transportation funding in the next state budget. Assembly Republicans have not caucused on this issue or taken a position. In my response to the question, I offered an assessment of where Republicans in the Assembly

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The policy discussion at the annual State Convention is the democratic

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Brown County: Declares weather emergency

Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency.  Wind chills are expected to reach -40 to -55 degrees, and frost

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WisGOP: Governor Evers reverses position once again

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail making repeated promises to score political points with his base,

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WisDOT: Dangerous cold can enhance conditions for black ice

Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Along with extreme cold, blowing snow and bitter winds, add black ice to the already dangerous driving conditions. Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent and hazardous ice that forms as melting snow refreezes on roads and bridges. The road

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Rep. Taylor: Letter from legislators in support of Professor Mayer

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Fights to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the United States House Committee on Ways and Meansheld the full committee’s first hearing in the 116th Congress on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions. “No Wisconsinite should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, yet many live in fear that these

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Waukesha County: Offices to close Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme cold

Contact: Nicole Armendariz narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov 414-916-2724 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has declared a cold weather emergency from 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 due to a stretch of anticipated cold weather that has been described by the National Weather Service as historic. All non-essential

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