Assembly, Senate GOP at odds over how quickly to vote on massive Foxconn incentives package
MADISON -- On the first day of the special session on the $3 billion tax breaks for Foxconn, state lawmakers moved backward as Senate Republicans said the unfinished state budget should be the priority.The GOP controls the state Capitol, but Republicans in the Assembly, Senate and Gov.
Gov. Walker: Wisconsin was outbid for Foxconn but still won
MILWAUKEE — At least one other state offered Foxconn more than the $3 billion incentives package Wisconsin used to lure a plant that will be the electronics giant's first in the U.S., Gov.
"Advocate for Wisconsin citizens:" Gov. Walker at White House for meeting with Pres. Trump on health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin Gov.
Wisconsin Republicans dislike Reince Priebus departure
MADISON -- Wisconsin Republicans are not happy with the departure of Reince Priebus as President Donald Trump's chief of staff.Trump announced Friday he was replacing Priebus, just two days after Priebus talked about his role in helping land a massive Foxconn plant in Wisconsin.The two highest-ranking state Assembly Republicans criticized the move.
Governor Walker tours Wisconsin by air to tout Foxconn agreement
MADISON — With an aggressive timeline to turn dirt before next fall's election, Gov.
Foxconn hands Gov. Scott Walker 'grand slam home run'
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov.
"Great day for Wisconsin:" Landing massive Foxconn plant a huge victory for Governor Walker
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov.
Invitation: President Donald Trump to announce Foxconn plant in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to announce Wednesday that electronics giant Foxconn will build a liquid crystal display panel plant in Wisconsin, according to an invitation to the event obtained by The Associated Press.The AP obtained the invitation from a person with knowledge of the afternoon gathering at the White House, but the person wasn't authorized to publicly release the information.
Democratic superintendent Tony Evers files to run for governor
MADISON — Democratic state Superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor.Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a final decision on whether to get into the race "in the near future."Evers becomes the sixth Democrat to create a committee for a potential run against Republican Gov.
Republican Assembly leader calls on Senate to take deal
MADISON — Republican state Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke is calling on fellow Republicans in the Senate to take the latest budget offer floated this week by Gov.
Senate Republicans who once hated borrowing now embrace it
MADISON — Senate Republicans who strongly opposed borrowing money to pay for Wisconsin's roads now back a plan to do just that by issuing $712 million in additional bonds, which has been a major obstacle to reaching a budget deal.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos emerged from a 90-minute meeting with Gov.
Gov. Walker signs bill requiring voucher school background checks
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
