Government & Politics
In Wisconsin, Biden maintains 5-point lead over Trump in final MU Law poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden maintained a 5-point lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin, in the final Marquette University Law School poll before Election Day.
Viewpoints: State policymakers ready to focus on tech challenges
It is refreshing to see a bipartisan group of state legislators joining forces to hear new ideas about technology and innovation in the State of Wisconsin.
Franklin business leaders express alarm about rejection of Strauss Brands plans
The leaders of several Franklin businesses signed a letter to Franklin aldermen expressing dismay about the Common Council’s recent vote to deny Strauss Brands’ proposed new meat processing facility.
Franklin denies Strauss Brands’ plans for new meat processing plant
The city of Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night denied a request by Strauss Brands that would have allowed the company to expand its operations in the community.
After report from The Verge, Foxconn’s Gou says project is ‘already delivering benefits’ for Wisconsin
Foxconn founder Terry Gou issued a statement Monday defending changes in the company’s plans for its Wisconsin plant and expressing the company's commitment to it “as long as policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels remain committed to Foxconn and the very important technology development goals driving the company’s investments.”
Foxconn calls WEDC decision ‘a disappointment and a surprise’
Foxconn Technology Group says the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. decision finding the company does not qualify for tax incentives under a 2017 contract “is a disappointment and a surprise.”
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WEDC’s CEO says Foxconn’s vision is important for Wisconsin’s economy despite ‘reality’ of contract dispute
The day after informing Foxconn it is not eligible for tax incentives under its current contract, the head of Wisconsin’s economic development agency says the company’s vision for it’s operations in the state is “really important for Wisconsin’s future economy.”
WEDC to launch second round of We’re All In grants for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will deploy a second round of We’re All In grants to provide small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with $50 million in financial support.
City sticks with its own restaurant rules, says its restrictions are more stringent than Evers’ order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' most recent move aimed at quelling the spread of COVID-19 across the state has sparked concern from restaurant owners who warn that smaller capacity will severely hurt business during an already challenging time for the industry.
COVID-19 alternate care facility to open at State Fair Park next week
An overflow alternate care facility, constructed on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds in preparation for a COVID-19 surge at area hospitals, will begin seeing patients Oct. 14, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday.
