DNR sets public hearing on request to pull 7M gallons of water/day from Lake Michigan for Foxconn
STURTEVANT — The public will get a chance to sound off in March about Racine officials' request to pull 7 million gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan to serve a massive Foxconn Technology plant.The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday, Jan. 31 that they've scheduled a public hearing on the request for March 7 in Sturtevant.
City of Racine submits Foxconn-related plan to divert 7M gallons of water out of Lake Michigan each day
RACINE -- To help fuel the Foxconn project, the City of Racine is looking to divert around seven million gallons of water out of Lake Michigan each day.The city submitted an application with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to divert the water to the far southwest part of Mount Pleasant.Its primary purpose will be to serve the planned Foxconn plant.The DNR has 90 days to review the application and determine whether the plan will need approval from all eight states that border the Great Lakes.
New Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis shows cost to taxpayers for Foxconn could near $4.5B
MADISON, Wis. — A new analysis from the Legislature's nonpartisan Fiscal Bureau says the cost to taxpayers for a Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex in southeast Wisconsin could near $4.5 billion.The memo was released Tuesday by Democratic Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz.Gov.
In anticipation of Foxconn, work begins on Frontage Road off I-94 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Crews began work Wednesday, Jan. 10 on the reconstruction of a Frontage Road off I-94 in Racine County, with road closures put into place.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has placed ads requesting bids to complete resurfacing work on WIS 20.
Renters living near Foxconn plant told they must get out; homeowners sue, request halt of forced sales
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Renters who live near the future Foxconn plant in Mount Pleasant said Tuesday, Jan. 9 they've been told to get out.
Anticipating Foxconn: Pace of road construction on Racine County roads now accelerating
STURTEVANT -- Construction work on the I-94 frontage roads in Racine County is now officially underway.
Frontage road work begins for Foxconn plant; traffic not affected on I-94
RACINE — The first major construction work related to the Foxconn Technology Group development begins Monday in Racine County when frontage roads along Interstate 94 will be upgraded.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the east and west frontage roads between Highway 20 and Highway KR will be reconstructed.
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Foxconn gives Wisconsin village $60 million for land options
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group has deposited $60 million for Village of Mount Pleasant officials to use for acquiring land for the company's massive flat-screen plant.Racine County and Mount Pleasant officials said in a news release Friday that the Taiwanese electronics giant had deposited the money with the village.The village secured purchase options on 1,400 acres that will be used as a construction staging area, the plant itself and future expansion.
Roads near Foxconn site made into highways to access funding
MADISON — A new state report shows that Wisconsin has converted local roads near the future Foxconn site into state highways so it can access funding for state road improvements.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that a memo from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau shows the move could siphon $134 million from other highway projects statewide.Gov.
"Quite surprising:" Mount Pleasant residents get 1st look at Foxconn construction plans
RACINE COUNTY -- If you live in the Racine County area, your life could soon change.
Eau Claire lawsuit could impact Foxconn, other developments
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Justice's solicitor general is warning a lawsuit challenging an economic development project in Eau Claire could "imperil" the $10 billion Foxconn complex in Racine County and other ventures in the state.The state wants in intervene in the lawsuit filed on behalf of some Eau Claire taxpayers who say the city abused Wisconsin's tax incremental financing law that includes cash payments to a private developer or company.The State Journal says the lawsuit brought by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on behalf of the taxpayers is currently before the state Supreme Court.Solicitor General Misha Tseytlin says that if the court were to side with the plaintiffs, it "would imperil numerous projects critical to Wisconsin's economic growth, including the Village of Mount Pleasant's recent agreement with Foxconn Technology Group." That project includes $100 million in cash incentives.
Deal is sealed: Officials sign local agreement with Foxconn for $10B manufacturing complex
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn executives and officials from Racine County and Mount Pleasant signed a local development agreement that seals the deal on the company's $10 billion manufacturing complex.
Pen to paper: Foxconn, Racine Co. officials to sign agreement for high-tech manufacturing campus
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officials announced on Thursday morning, November 30th that a development agreement will be signed on Friday.
Racine County approves funding for Foxconn development
RACINE — Racine County is the latest government entity to approve funding for Foxconn and its plan to build a manufacturing campus in southeastern Wisconsin.The county board voted unanimously Tuesday night to provide up to $764 million for the Taiwanese company's project in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant passes “historic” Foxconn Local Development Agreement; now heads to board
MOUNT PLEASANT -- On Monday night, November 27th, the Village of Mount Pleasant finalized its deal with Foxconn more than two weeks after the state officially extended an historic incentives package to the electronics manufacturer.On November 10th, Gov.
Foxconn hiring requirements: 1,040 jobs promised by end of 2018
MADISON -- Long before it opens a massive manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin, Foxconn is promising to have 1,040 employees in the state by the end of 2018.That number, part of the $3 billion incentives contract that Foxconn's chairman and Gov.
"Turning point for southeast Wisconsin:" Gov. Scott Walker, Foxconn leader sign plant contract
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WEDC approves $3 billion Foxconn incentives contract, signing scheduled for Friday
MADISON – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s board approved the state’s $3 billion incentives contract with Foxconn Technology Group on Wednesday, clearing the way for the deal to be signed later this week.The contract includes a minimum number of jobs Foxconn must create to receive cash payments and provisions so the state could recoup its money – partially from Foxconn's chairman personally – if the company fails to follow through.