Statement from Rep. Barca on Foxconn Developments
"Wisconsin residents, local officials and taxpayers need time to consider this sizeable investment."
MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on new developments regarding a Foxconn facility in Southeast Wisconsin:
“After meeting with members of the governor’s team this afternoon, two things have been reinforced. First, that this could be an extremely positive development for Wisconsin. I’m eager to hear more from Foxconn about how they might work with Wisconsin-based companies in the Southeast Region and across the state. Second, it is clear that we still have a great deal of work ahead of us to ensure that this deal fully protects taxpayers and local governments and that it benefits workers. During our meeting, I pressed the governor’s team for answers on impacts to the local community where this facility might be built and how we could reduce the risks for municipalities.
“There are still many unanswered questions that I hope will be answered in the upcoming public hearing. There should also be time following the hearing but before a vote is held to address any issues that might arise. Wisconsin residents, local officials and taxpayers need time to consider this sizeable investment.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Foxconn Facility
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- Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure - Evan Casey - Sep 18th, 2024
- Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant - Sophie Bolich - May 8th, 2024
- Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project - Jeramey Jannene - May 8th, 2024
- We Energies Will Spend $335 Million on Microsoft Development - Evan Casey - Mar 6th, 2024
- Foxconn Will Get State Subsidy For 2022 - Joe Schulz - Dec 11th, 2023
- Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land - Evan Casey - Nov 28th, 2023
- Mount Pleasant Deal With Microsoft Has No Public Subsidies - Evan Casey - Nov 14th, 2023
- Microsoft, State Announce Massive Data Center Expansion, Land Purchase - Joe Schulz - Nov 11th, 2023
- Gov. Evers Announces Microsoft Makes Major Investment in Wisconsin - Gov. Tony Evers - Nov 10th, 2023
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