Wisconsin
Wisconsin governor wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract
Original contract for a facility to build liquid crystal display panels “deals with a situation that no longer exists.”
Foxconn says Wisconsin factory will be operational in 2020
The project, and the promise of taxpayer-funded tax credits, has drawn considerable backlash in Wisconsin.
Foxconn factory jobs touted by Trump will not come to pass
Global market that existed when the $10 billion project was announced in 2017 has shifted.
Foxconn giving US$100M to UW Madison for partnership
This marks the largest industry research partnership in university history.
Ammonia leak at Wisconsin food plant sends workers to hospitals
15 people taken to hospital.
Wisconsin property owners appeal ruling in Foxconn lawsuit
Taiwanese firm to build US$10 billion plant; owners on needed land say offers for properties too low.
Wisconsin mulls limiting pro worker local ordinances
Bill is the latest in a series of proposals in Wisconsin taking aim at workers.
Walker calls for ad campaign to attract workers to Wisconsin
Ads to target military veterans and their families, young professionals, particularly those already living in nearby Midwest cities.
Saputo to close Wisconsin cheese plant next May, affecting 126 workers
Closure will improve operating efficiency; integrating production into a new blue cheese plant near Minneapolis.
Wisconsin Senate approves $3B in incentives for Foxconn flat-screen plant
Proposed subsidy would be the largest ever from a US state to a foreign company.
Wisconsin set to approve $3B for Foxconn for flat-screen plant
Incentive package is the largest ever from a US state to a foreign company.
Democrat ‘incredibly frustrated’ with leader over Foxconn
Barca was one of three Democrats to vote for a $3 billion tax incentive package for Foxconn Technology Group Aug. 17.
Wisconsin passes $3B incentive package for Foxconn panel factory
Opponents argued the proposal should be improved to add more protections for taxpayers, workers and the environment.
Wisconsin committee votes on costly Foxconn incentives
Challenged as too pricey, taking 25 years for taxpayers to break even.
Wisconsin wouldn’t break even on Foxconn incentives for 25 years
Governor bill would hand the company up to $2.85 billion in tax credits, based on the number on the number of jobs generated.