Local leaders mum on when their agreement with Foxconn will be signed

Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017

Local leaders mum on when their agreement with Foxconn will be signed Local leaders in Mount Pleasant and Racine County are mum on when their agreement to provide $764 million in local incentives for Foxconn will be signed. With Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn Chairman and CEO Terry Gou signing off on the state’s $3 billion package for the Taiwanese manufacturer on Friday, that leaves local officia… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember

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Walker creates committee on automated vehicles

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Walker announced today he has signed an executive order creating a committee to advise him on the testing and operation of automated vehicles. The Steering Committee on Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Testing and Deployment will be chaired by DOT Secretary Dave Ross, or his designee. Others who will serve on the committee include WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan and Insurance Commissioner Ted Ni… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Audit finds WEDC improved operations, issues remain

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

A new state audit found while WEDC has significantly improved its operations, the number of jobs created or retained by economic development job programs can’t be determined. The audit, released today by the Legislative Audit Bureau, also pointed out WEDC’s uncollectible loan balance has grown by millions of dollars over the past two years. State Auditor Joe Chrisman wrote the agency has followed … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Walker announces Haribo candy maker building $242 million plant in Kenosha County

Friday, Mar 24, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker announced today Germany-based Haribo is building a $242 million plant in Kenosha County, the candy maker’s first facility in North America. He also used the news conference to announce the state’s unemployment rate in February dipped to 3.7 percent, the lowest it’s been since 2000. Walker said the project, slated for completion in 2020, is expected to create 400 jobs initially, t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Walker creates committee on automated vehicles

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Walker announced today he has signed an executive order creating a committee to advise him on the testing and operation of automated vehicles. The Steering Committee on Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Testing and Deployment will be chaired by DOT Secretary Dave Ross, or his designee. Others who will serve on

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Audit finds WEDC improved operations, issues remain

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

A new state audit found while WEDC has significantly improved its operations, the number of jobs created or retained by economic development job programs can’t be determined. The audit, released today by the Legislative Audit Bureau, also pointed out WEDC’s uncollectible loan balance has grown by millions of dollars over

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