Government & Politics
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Tim Casey is Kenosha’s new development director
Tim Casey is the city of Kenosha's new director of city development.
Franklin reverses course, approves Strauss Brands project
The city of Franklin has approved a special use permit needed for Strauss Brands LLC to move forward with its plans for a new meat processing plant in the community.
Foxconn formally objects to WEDC’s tax credit decision
Foxconn Technology Group on Friday formally objected to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. determination that the company would not qualify for tax credits for its capital investment and job creation in 2019.
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.
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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.”
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.”
