The Foxconn Real Estate Show
There are now four buildings on Mount Pleasant campus. But what exactly are they for?
Feb 25th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyLocal Costs for Foxconn Cut By 2%
Annual update by Mount Pleasant still leaves total state-local costs at $1.32 billion.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Sued for Breach of Contract
Real estate developer seeking nearly $400 million on behalf of taxpayers.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioVos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development
“Foxconn is failing to fulfill financial obligations in Mount Pleasant while local spending continues in preparation for a factory that is not happening.”
Feb 3rd, 2021 by A Better Mt. PleasantRobin Vos Will Solve Foxconn Fiasco
Assembly Speaker has toured the plant and Foxconn is definitely, probably manufacturing… something.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy9 Reasons a New Foxconn Contract Is Unlikely
Foxconn says the new deal is “within reach.” On the contrary, it’s far from settled.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce MurphyAudit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix
WEDC wrongly allows tax credits to be awarded for work done outside state, Legislative Audit Bureau says.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioResidents Outraged by Foxconn Fiasco
Many forced to relocate from Mount Pleasant. And Foxconn faces a $34.6 million ransomware demand.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Landing Google Contract?
Deal could mean something gets manufactured at Racine County plant.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyMistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper
How could Republican federal and state leaders have been so wrong?
Oct 30th, 2020 by John TorinusWhat Foxconn Will Cost Taxpayers
Total expected costs are $1.34 billion for a project that’s a total bust.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyVos Hit By Surge of Outside Spending
In last week outside groups spent nearly $280,000 against him. Foxconn issue in play?
Oct 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWill Foxconn Pay Taxes Pledged to Racine County?
If company doesn’t the state may have to bail out local taxpayers.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin
It's spent hundreds of millions and gained nothing. Why not fold up its tent and leave?
Oct 21st, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn 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"
Oct 19th, 2020 by Foxconn Technology GroupThe Foxconn Deal Was Never Real
The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits
State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Hasn’t Given 99% of UW Pledge
Company promised $100 million to UW-Madison, has given $700,000.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyState Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report
The review will determine whether the company is eligible for the tax credits.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Erik GunnFoxconn Will Make 10K Ventilators
Partnering with Medtronic, they will be manufactured at Mount Pleasant site.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Corri HessMedtronic and Foxconn Partner to Increase Ventilator Production
Companies aim to produce 10,000 Puritan Bennett™ 560 ventilators together in the United States over the next year; partnership established after Medtronic announces Ventilator Open Source Initiative
Jun 18th, 2020 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Audit Delayed Two Months
Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Erik GunnFoxconn’s Profits Plunge By 90%
Factories in China shut down for weeks, sales down, still hoping for subsidy for Wisconsin operation.
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Squeezes Evers
Demands $45 million from the state and for what? Probably nothing.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Says It Earned Tax Credits
But state officials challenged Foxconn's eligibility in 2019, will review employment claims.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio