Government & Politics
Franklin denies Strauss Brands’ plans for new meat processing plant
The city of Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night denied a request by Strauss Brands that would have allowed the company to expand its operations in the community.
After report from The Verge, Foxconn’s Gou says project is ‘already delivering benefits’ for Wisconsin
Foxconn founder Terry Gou issued a statement Monday defending changes in the company’s plans for its Wisconsin plant and expressing the company's commitment to it “as long as policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels remain committed to Foxconn and the very important technology development goals driving the company’s investments.”
Foxconn calls WEDC decision ‘a disappointment and a surprise’
Foxconn Technology Group says the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. decision finding the company does not qualify for tax incentives under a 2017 contract “is a disappointment and a surprise.”
WEDC’s CEO says Foxconn’s vision is important for Wisconsin’s economy despite ‘reality’ of contract dispute
The day after informing Foxconn it is not eligible for tax incentives under its current contract, the head of Wisconsin’s economic development agency says the company’s vision for it’s operations in the state is “really important for Wisconsin’s future economy.”
WEDC to launch second round of We’re All In grants for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will deploy a second round of We’re All In grants to provide small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with $50 million in financial support.
City sticks with its own restaurant rules, says its restrictions are more stringent than Evers’ order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' most recent move aimed at quelling the spread of COVID-19 across the state has sparked concern from restaurant owners who warn that smaller capacity will severely hurt business during an already challenging time for the industry.
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COVID-19 alternate care facility to open at State Fair Park next week
An overflow alternate care facility, constructed on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds in preparation for a COVID-19 surge at area hospitals, will begin seeing patients Oct. 14, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday.
Evers issues order restricting indoor public gatherings
Gov. Tony Evers issued on Tuesday a statewide limit on public gatherings to no more than 25% of a building’s total occupancy, citing the escalation of COVID-19 cases across the state.
Evers announces $100 million in CARES Act funds for state’s small businesses and “economic stabilization”
Evers today announced that he is allocating more than $100 million in funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) for small businesses and communities “hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Bob Kraft appointed to U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce board
Bob Kraft, the chief executive officer and chairman of Milwaukee-based FirstPathway Partners, has been appointed to the board of the U.S. China Chamber of Commerce.
