UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive
Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNelson Calls on Congressional Oversight Committees to Pursue Information on Botched Foxconn-Oshkosh Defense Postal Deal
Answers Sought on Failure to Mitigate Twin Wisconsin Economic Disasters Cheered on by Sen. Ron Johnson
Mar 30th, 2022 by Tom NelsonFoxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?
Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHuge Foxconn Campus Remains A Puzzle
Mt Pleasant officials trying to lure other manufacturers, may need state help to pay bondholders.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Denise LockwoodMount Pleasant Seeks Company for Foxconn Site
First project update in two years. Site remains largely vacant.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Bowen Statement on Foxconn Turning Its Back on Wisconsin Yet Again
Once Again, Foxconn Deal Proves to be a Massive Failure
Mar 17th, 2022 by State Rep. David BowenFoxconn In Talks for Saudi Arabian Plant
$9 billion facility to make microchips, electric-vehicle parts while promised plant for Wisconsin yet to happen.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths
Watchdog group charges little public notice given, board faces referendum on issue.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Foxconn Fails, Mt. Pleasant Board Extends Term Lengths
Residents force referendum on whether board members should serve three, not two years.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFood-Coloring Business Will Lease Foxconn Building
Denmark-based company Oterra may hire 100 workers at largely empty Mount Pleasant campus.
Feb 5th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioOfficials Say Wisconsin Finished Second On $20 Billion Intel Campus
Plus: Comparing the Intel and Foxconn proposals. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAs Foxconn Fails, Village Trustees Act to Expand Political Power
“With no ballot referendum or public input, unaccountable village trustees will extend their terms in office from two to three years. A first in Racine County.”
Jan 21st, 2022 by A Better Mt. PleasantMount Pleasant Charged For Foxconn Water Shortfall
Village paid more than $1 million for 2019 and 2020, but officials say this won't continue.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMount Pleasant Agrees to Settlement in Foxconn Lawsuit
“They stole the land and knew they would lose in court.”
Jan 11th, 2022 by A Better Mt. PleasantFoxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits
Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioQuestions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay
Mount Pleasant has paid consulting group $1.2 million, with no job description or exact work records.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Book Bashes Foxconn Project
‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Erik GunnWhy Foxconn Jilted Wisconsin
Plans electric car plant in Ohio, which offered no state subsidy. Why?
Oct 27th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyOfficials Stand By Foxconn Project Despite Murky Future
The manufacturer announced it would build electric cars in Ohio last week.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFoxconn Picks Ohio Over Wisconsin
Company will buy former GM factory to build electric vehicles.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHow Kleefisch Failed On Foxconn
As Lt. Governor she recruited the Taiwanese company and failed to protect taxpayers.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyFisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory
The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFoxconn Wants a New Subsidy?
Deal to build electric cars for Fisker may depend on yet another taxpayer giveaway.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyVillage Board Unanimously Votes to Blight Local Business for Foxconn
“With no discussion or public comment, the Mount Pleasant Village Board rams through action to blight the property of a local business in Foxconn Area One, after barricading entrance and charging owners with trespassing.”
Jul 13th, 2021 by A Better Mt. PleasantEPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases
Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.
Jun 7th, 2021 by James RowenVillage Paid Foxconn Project Manager Nearly $1 Million
Private contractor billed Mount Pleasant for $973,750 and has just gotten a raise.
May 28th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFoxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021 by Dan ShaferFoxconn Deal Doesn’t Reduce Local Government Risk
Mount Pleasant and Racine County face big debt burden from upfront costs.
May 3rd, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThe True Costs of New Foxconn Deal
Evers new deal is a huge improvement but will still cost taxpayers $523,000 per job.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy