Illinois attorney general threatens to sue EPA over Foxconn

Illinois attorney general threatens to sue EPA over Foxconn

CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is threatening to sue the federal government over the massive Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing facility that's being built just north of the state's border in southeast Wisconsin.Madigan says she will file a lawsuit challenging a recent rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reducing the number of areas in Wisconsin that need to meet more stringent ozone regulations.Madigan on Friday said she was concerned with the EPA decision last week to make Racine County, where the plant is to be located, subject to stricter air pollution guidelines.Madigan says the EPA is "putting a company's profit ahead of our natural resources and the public's health."The Taiwan-based company plans to build flat-screen display panels at the factory and campus that could employ up to 13,000 people.

DNR approves pulling Lake Michigan water for Foxconn plant

DNR approves pulling Lake Michigan water for Foxconn plant

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved a request to pull millions of gallons of water daily from Lake Michigan to serve a new Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing plant, helping the Taiwanese electronics giant clear a major regulatory hurdle.Foxconn expects to begin construction on a $10 billion flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant within weeks.

Wisconsin DNR approves 4 air permits for Foxconn

Wisconsin DNR approves 4 air permits for Foxconn

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved four air permits Tuesday for the Foxconn Technology Group campus in the southeast corner of the state, despite objections that the massive plant will increase smog emissions.Foxconn is preparing to build a $10 billion plant in Mount Pleasant that could employ up to 13,000 people.

Foxconn sets construction hiring targets

Foxconn sets construction hiring targets

MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group has set hiring goals for the construction of its manufacturing campus in southeast Wisconsin.The company's construction management team wants 60 percent of the project to be done by Wisconsin companies, with 70 percent of the job hours worked by Wisconsin residents, the Kenosha News reported .International construction company Gilbane has called for 10 percent of the subcontractors to be based in Racine County and 10 percent to be women-, minority- or veteran-owned businesses.Construction-related companies must register with Gilbane to receive automatic bid alerts and information about upcoming pre-bid and matchmaking sessions, said Mark Maley, a spokesman with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.Gilbane is known for projects that include Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5 and Houston's Exxon-Mobil campus.Foxconn plans to focus on increasing capacity in workforce and business in Wisconsin, while also building a high-quality facility, said Adam Jalen, a representative of Foxconn.Building the $10 billion manufacturing complex is expected to generate 10,000 construction jobs each of the next four years.

Packed house in Sturtevant for 1st of several meetings on Foxconn construction contracts

Packed house in Sturtevant for 1st of several meetings on Foxconn construction contracts

STURTEVANT -- Lots of companies are looking to get in on the Foxconn construction boom.There was a packed house in Sturtevant Tuesday, April 3 at an information session in Sturtevant for companies interested in getting a construction contract.Vendors, subcontractors and suppliers are all needed to build the facility in Racine County.This was the first of many meetings being held in April by WEDC and local officials:

Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair set for Thursday afternoon in Racine

Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair set for Thursday afternoon in Racine

RACINE -- A resource fair scheduled for Thursday, March 29 in Racine will help people find training and jobs in construction.The Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair will take place from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Racine Civic Centre's Festival Hall.Visitors will find resources to help them find education, skills training and apprenticeship opportunities."It's also an opportunity for people to talk with employers and see what those skill sets are going to be required to get into those positions,' said Chris Hagerup, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.The resource fair is free, and no sign-up is required.

Foxconn purchases Belkin; transportation meeting set for Wednesday

Foxconn purchases Belkin; transportation meeting set for Wednesday

RACINE COUNTY -- Foxconn is making a big move to increase its presence in the United States -- buying electronics and smartphone accessories company "Belkin."The deal is reportedly worth $866 million, and also gives Foxconn ownership of Linksys internet routers and smart home system Wemo.Meanwhile, we could learn more on Wednesday, March 28 about plans to get workers from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Mount Pleasant.The Milwaukee Transportation Board will discuss options, including expanding Amtrak service and expanding the Milwaukee County bus line.Two big things being considered are the costs and travel times.This, as Foxconn finalizes plans to begin building a $10 billion facility in Racine County.

'Form a great team:' Foxconn selects general contractor, engineering consultants

'Form a great team:' Foxconn selects general contractor, engineering consultants

MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group has selected some key companies to begin building its massive flat screen manufacturing complex in Racine County, the Taiwanese company announced Tuesday.Foxconn has selected general contractor and engineering consultants with ties to Wisconsin to begin construction of the $10 billion manufacturing center that could eventually employ as many as 13,000 people.M+W Gilbane will serve as the construction manager and will oversee the budget and bid development.