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UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.

The State of Politics: All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal
The State of Politics

All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal

Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.

Evers Announces New, Smaller Foxconn Deal

Evers Announces New, Smaller Foxconn Deal

Company has failed to meet goals of original $4 billion agreement.

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Op Ed: Mistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper
Op Ed

Mistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper

How could Republican federal and state leaders have been so wrong?

Will Foxconn Pay Taxes Pledged to Racine County?

Will Foxconn Pay Taxes Pledged to Racine County?

If company doesn’t the state may have to bail out local taxpayers.

Murphy’s Law: Why Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Why Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin

It's spent hundreds of millions and gained nothing. Why not fold up its tent and leave?

Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Addresses Foxconn’s Wisconsin Investment
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Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Addresses Foxconn’s Wisconsin Investment

"Foxconn will remain committed to the completion and continued expansion of our project and investment in Wisconsin as long as policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels remain committed to Foxconn"

Two years after Trump put a shovel in the ground, Wisconsin is still waiting on Foxconn to come through
State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies

State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies

Ramping up production of face masks, ventilators, hospital beds and hand sanitizer.

Foxconn to Assemble Procedural Masks in Wisconsin for Pandemic Relief
Back in the News: Foxconn Plant Will Make Ventilators
Back in the News

Foxconn Plant Will Make Ventilators

New partnership with Medtronic. How many ventilators and by how many workers? Unknown.

Foxconn’s Tax Credits Lower Than Budgeted?

Foxconn’s Tax Credits Lower Than Budgeted?

Could mean state has $150 million to spend in current budget that won’t go to Foxconn.

Back in the News: Foxconn’s 1 Million Square Feet; Of What?
Back in the News

Foxconn’s 1 Million Square Feet; Of What?

Despite media claims, new facility unlikely to be a Gen 6 manufacturer. So what will it be?

Foxconn Founder, Terry Gou, Visits Wisconsin to Celebrate 2019 Milestone Achievements with Foxconn Employees and Community Leaders
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Foxconn Founder, Terry Gou, Visits Wisconsin to Celebrate 2019 Milestone Achievements with Foxconn Employees and Community Leaders

As construction of the company’s nearly one-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility nears full enclosure, Founder Gou visited the project site.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion

Loss could have been as high as $19 billion under original plan, study says.

Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’

Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’

“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.

Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed
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Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed

and Voters Still Have a Sour Taste in Their Mouths

Back in the News: Key Foxconn Executive Steps Down
Back in the News

Key Foxconn Executive Steps Down

Ever-shrinking project loses second key executive this year.

Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled

Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled

Now their homes are gone for road widenings that never happened.

Murphy’s Law: 13 Takeaways on Foxconn’s Birthday
Murphy’s Law

13 Takeaways on Foxconn’s Birthday

Two years after project announced, what’s left of that world-shattering deal?

Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?

Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?

WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.

Foxconn Begins Concrete Foundation Pour for Gen6 Fab Manufacturing Facility
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Foxconn Begins Concrete Foundation Pour for Gen6 Fab Manufacturing Facility

Just under one year from the ceremonial groundbreaking on the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, foundation work for Foxconn’s 988,999 square-foot Gen6 Fab facility begins

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Plays Politics for Trump?
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Plays Politics for Trump?

Both Trump and its CEO need Foxconn to look successful for the 2020 election.

Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn

Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn

Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.

Evers Wants to Renegotiate Foxconn Deal

Evers Wants to Renegotiate Foxconn Deal

Says 13,000 jobs "unrealistic," project is now much smaller, taxpayers must be protected.

Foxconn Acquires Downtown Madison Property, Further Growing Innovation Center Network in Wisconsin
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Foxconn Acquires Downtown Madison Property, Further Growing Innovation Center Network in Wisconsin

One West Main to become Foxconn Place Madison and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center, Support Entrepreneurship and Research Partnerships with UW-Madison

Murphy’s Law: More Doubts About Foxconn Project
Murphy’s Law

More Doubts About Foxconn Project

Compressed gravel base can’t support LCD fabrication plant. So what’s being built?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxconn Pledges To Build Manufacturing Plant This Year
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxconn Pledges To Build Manufacturing Plant This Year

Company says it will break ground on one-million-square-foot plant this summer.

Foxconn to Break Ground on Advanced Manufacturing Campus Phase of Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park
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Foxconn to Break Ground on Advanced Manufacturing Campus Phase of Wisconn Valley Science & Technology Park

Initial phase of Gen6 LCD plant to begin production in the 4th quarter of 2020

Foxconn Receives Golden Shovel Award for Support of Diverse Wisconsin Businesses
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Foxconn Receives Golden Shovel Award for Support of Diverse Wisconsin Businesses

Foxconn recognized at Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards for commitment to Wisconsin-based disadvantaged business enterprises

4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty

4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty

Even with massive state and local subsidy, wage costs will be too high.

Why Foxconn’s Chinese Style Didn’t Translate

Why Foxconn’s Chinese Style Didn’t Translate

And why a mega-LCD plant was never likely to succeed in America.

Back in the News: Foxconn Project in “Chaos”
Back in the News

Foxconn Project in “Chaos”

Foxconn workers, insiders say Racine project is failing in Bloomberg story.

Joint Statement: Foxconn Developments
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Joint Statement: Foxconn Developments

"We want to thank President Trump for his commitment to Wisconsin workers – our state has an ally in the White House who is dedicated to helping us bring family-supporting careers to our state."

Murphy’s Law: 12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
Murphy’s Law

12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying

The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?

New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation
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New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation

GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation

Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin

Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin

Can’t compete in U.S., company exec tells Reuters.

Foxconn Releases 2018 Wisconsin Project Highlights Including Creation of Over 1,000 Jobs
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Foxconn Releases 2018 Wisconsin Project Highlights Including Creation of Over 1,000 Jobs

Company will not seek year one co-investment from state, emphasizes ongoing commitment to Wisconsin

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Covets Intellectual Property Rights
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Covets Intellectual Property Rights

Besides $4.1 billion subsidy, it seeks IP rights of students, faculty, other companies.

Foxconn and WEDC partner to showcase Wisconsin companies  at the first China International Import Expo
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Foxconn and WEDC partner to showcase Wisconsin companies at the first China International Import Expo

Foxconn promotes “Smart Future” vision with ten leading Wisconsin companies

Murphy’s Law: More Foxconn Bells and Whistles
Murphy’s Law

More Foxconn Bells and Whistles

They want a new venture fund and UW-Madison fund -- all subsidized by our taxes.

$100 Million Foxconn Gift Launches Major New Partnership With UW–Madison
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$100 Million Foxconn Gift Launches Major New Partnership With UW–Madison

Agreement signed to establish Foxconn Institute for Research in Science and Technology and to pursue further collaboration in research, education and scientific outreach

5 Questions Scott Walker Must Answer on Foxconn’s Broken Promises
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5 Questions Scott Walker Must Answer on Foxconn’s Broken Promises

Here are just a few of the questions Walker should immediately answer

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Plays Politics for Walker?
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Plays Politics for Walker?

Company's iffy "innovation centers" in Eau Claire, Green Bay could help reelect governor.

Foxconn Awards Contracts to 37 Companies with Wisconsin Operations for Construction of Multipurpose Building at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
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Foxconn Awards Contracts to 37 Companies with Wisconsin Operations for Construction of Multipurpose Building at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

Continues to Fulfill ‘Wisconsin First’ Commitment; Includes Businesses Owned by Women, Veterans and Minorities from Across the State

Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin

Acquires landmark downtown building to accelerate development of AI 8K+5G ecosystem, create at least 200 high-tech jobs, and expand the ever-growing footprint of the Wisconn Valley technology hub to Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox River Valley

Governor Walker Celebrates Wisconsin Winning the First LCD Manufacturing Facility in North America Foxconn breaks ground on $10 billion investment
Foxconn and U.S. Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
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Foxconn and U.S. Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

$10 Billion Investment in U.S. High-Tech Industry Will Create More than 13,000 Jobs in Production of Next Generation Display Technology and Building of AI 8K+5G Ecosystem

Foxconn to Host Community Open House at Opus Facility
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Foxconn to Host Community Open House at Opus Facility

Residents will have an opportunity to see advanced technologies that will be developed at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

Op Ed: Foxconn Deal Already Paying Dividends
Op Ed

Foxconn Deal Already Paying Dividends

Construction of North America’s first LCD manufacturing facility having economic impact.

Foxconn to Adopt World-Class Water Recycling Technology at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
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Foxconn to Adopt World-Class Water Recycling Technology at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

Leading-Edge Zero Liquid Discharge System Will Significantly Reduce Water Intake from Lake Michigan and Virtually Eliminate Industrial Discharge

Foxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown

Foxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown

Local officials celebrate at press conference, but will unemployed residents win jobs?

Foxconn Designates Downtown Milwaukee Building As North American Corporate Headquarters
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Foxconn Designates Downtown Milwaukee Building As North American Corporate Headquarters

Building Located at 611 E. Wisconsin Ave. Will Undergo Renovation, House More Than 500 Employees and Serve as Foxconn Innovation Center

Foxconn and UW-Milwaukee Create New International Engineering Co-Op Program
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Foxconn and UW-Milwaukee Create New International Engineering Co-Op Program

Educational partnership to give Wisconsin students internship experience in Taiwan

The Future of the Great Lakes

The Future of the Great Lakes

Climate change, Foxconn, other issues could impact this huge reservoir of water.

Trade War Threatens State’s Ginseng Growers

Trade War Threatens State’s Ginseng Growers

Trump hikes steel and aluminum tariffs, so China ups it on ginseng, a big state export.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee

Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.

Wisconsin’s Foxconn Bonus: Foxconn Purchases Building in Downtown Milwaukee from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
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Wisconsin’s Foxconn Bonus: Foxconn Purchases Building in Downtown Milwaukee from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance

Foxconn’s investment is above and beyond company’s commitment to $10 billion investment in Wisconsin

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.

Governor Walker, Foxconn Chairman Gou Sign Historic Agreement to Bring $10 Billion World-Class Advanced Manufacturing Campus, 13,000 Jobs to Wisconsin
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Governor Walker, Foxconn Chairman Gou Sign Historic Agreement to Bring $10 Billion World-Class Advanced Manufacturing Campus, 13,000 Jobs to Wisconsin

Agreement provides incentives to support state’s largest economic development project while protecting interests of Wisconsin taxpayers

One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Walker Signing Contract to Implement Largest State Giveaway to A Foreign Corporation in U.S. History
Murphy’s Law: Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
Murphy’s Law

Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal

It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?

Governor Walker Signs Wisconn Valley Special Session Bill into Law
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Governor Walker Signs Wisconn Valley Special Session Bill into Law

Governor Scott Walker today signed the Wisconn Valley Special Session Bill into law.

The State of Politics: Mr. Gou – Your Turn
The State of Politics

Mr. Gou – Your Turn

An open letter to the chairman of Foxconn.

Op Ed: Foxconn Deal Suspends Judicial Rules
Op Ed

Foxconn Deal Suspends Judicial Rules

Proposal allows company to skip lower courts, appeal directly to state Supreme Court.

GOP Puts $3 Billion Foxconn Thumb on Scales of Justice
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GOP Puts $3 Billion Foxconn Thumb on Scales of Justice

Latest Scheme Moves Any Legal Appeals Against Taiwanese Company Directly to Walker/WMC-Controlled Supreme Court

Murphy’s Law: Newest Deal Shows Foxconn Flaws
Murphy’s Law

Newest Deal Shows Foxconn Flaws

Walker spends 11 times more per job on Foxconn than Haribo candy company?

Will Billionaire Terry Gou Show to Ask for His $3 Billion from Wisconsin?
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Will Billionaire Terry Gou Show to Ask for His $3 Billion from Wisconsin?

Independent fact checkers have confirmed that this $3 billion represents the largest subsidy by a state to a foreign company in American history.

Facts on Foxconn Trump Proponents’ Protestations Deal Would Benefit Wisconsin
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Facts on Foxconn Trump Proponents’ Protestations Deal Would Benefit Wisconsin

‘Anyone Voting for This Historically Bad Deal Has a Lot of Explaining to Do to Their Constituents’

Foxconn Debate Cheat Sheet
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Foxconn Debate Cheat Sheet

Foxconn has not invested $10 billion over the last five years on all of its factories combined.

Op Ed: Renegotiate the Foxconn Deal
Op Ed

Renegotiate the Foxconn Deal

Need firm guarantees on number of jobs and range of wages.

Foxconn announcement spotlights our transit problem
Press Release

Foxconn announcement spotlights our transit problem

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - August 7, 2017

What Does the Foxconn CEO Say About His Employees?
Press Release

What Does the Foxconn CEO Say About His Employees?

ICYMI: Report Uncovers CEO of Manufacturer Being Wooed by Wisconsin Referred to Employees as ‘Animals’ and Solicited Management Advice From Zoo Director

Photo Gallery: Touring The New Bucks Arena
Photo Gallery

Touring The New Bucks Arena

The arena is halfway to completion. Our photos capture the progress.

Governor Walker Calls Legislature Into “Wisconn Valley” Special Session
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Governor Walker Calls Legislature Into “Wisconn Valley” Special Session

Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn's $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin

Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker

Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.

Governor Walker, Foxconn Founder and CEO Terry Gou Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Milwaukee