THU PM Update: WEDC, Evers admin deny report Evers sought to renegotiate Foxconn contract

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Foxconn and WEDC today both pushed back on a report by Nikkei that the Taiwanese manufacturer was suspending and scaling back its Wisconsin plant following negotiations with Gov. Tony Evers. Citing sources it didn’t identify, Nikkei reported Evers approached Foxconn to renegotiate some of the “side deals” former Gov. Scott Walk… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Madison Mayor Soglin: Severe weather update

Contact: Katie Crawley 608-335-7071 With record setting low temperatures, City of Madison staff remain on duty assisting not only residents of Madison, but in one instance, residents of the small neighboring community of Brooklyn. Madison Metro buses have continued their routes, at no cost to riders, and additionally have been literally life-savers for patrons of area day and overnight shelters as they transported people back and forth. Buses have also been in service at the City’s four transfer points for respite and for Fire personnel. Metro staff and vehicles assisted with two Madison fires and additionally, at a blaze in

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Walkington campaign: Foxconn changes course, breaks promise to Wisconsinites

Contact: August McGinnity-Wake 608-444-0671, [email protected] Yesterday, Foxconn announced it no longer plans to build LCD screens at its Mount Pleasant site and is instead shifting to focus on research and engineering. Republicans promised Wisconsinites good-paying manufacturing jobs at a state-of-the-art Foxconn facility. It was made clear yesterday that they were wrong. Gina Walkington, candidate for State Assembly in the 64th District, released the following statement: “I’ve had concerns about the Foxconn deal from the beginning. I hoped they would deliver. I hoped that residents of the 64th District would have the opportunity for good-paying manufacturing jobs. Foxconn made a promise

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Evers administration says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about the budgetary challenges facing the state after the LFB lowers revenue projections. Foxconn pushes back on yesterday’s report that they are scaling back plans for Wisconsin.  

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Sen. Shilling: Senate Democrats tout Comprehensive Health Care Protection Bill

Contact: Kate Constalie, [email protected] 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – As Legislative Republicans continue their effort to overturn key Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections, Senate Democrats are urging immediate action to protect vital services and coverage. Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) has introduced The Comprehensive Health Care Protection Bill that would safeguard children, families and seniors. “For the past eight years Legislative Republicans have made it their mission to undermine the health care marketplace, limit access to coverage and protect the profits of wealthy insurance executives,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse). “Local families I’ve heard from say they can’t afford

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UW-Milwaukee: Alum Kulwicki honored with ‘thinkerspace’ as he enters NASCAR Hall of Fame

CONTACT: Lisa McGovern, (414) 229-1107 or (414) 217-5447, [email protected] MILWAUKEE – On Feb. 1, 2019, Alan Kulwicki, a Greenfield, Wisconsin, native, NASCAR racing legend and graduate of UW-Milwaukee’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Kulwicki received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1977. He started his racing career at local short tracks before moving to stock car racing and onto the national NASCAR stage. In 1986, Kulwicki was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year and won the 1992 Winston Cup Championship. Kulwicki’s career ended in a tragic plane crash in

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Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District: Captures record volume of phosphorus, produces increased volume of clean water

CONTACTS: Jennifer Sereno, communications, 608-770-8084, [email protected] MADISON, WIS. – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District continued to make progress in its work to enrich lives through clean water and resource recovery in 2018 as it captured a record volume of phosphorus from the wastewater stream and returned an increased volume of clean water to area streams. The district ship… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Madison Mayor Soglin: Severe weather update

Contact: Katie Crawley 608-335-7071 With record setting low temperatures, City of Madison staff remain on duty assisting not only residents of Madison, but in one instance, residents of the small neighboring community of Brooklyn. Madison Metro buses have continued their routes, at no cost to riders, and additionally have been

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 31, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Evers administration says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about the budgetary challenges facing the state after the LFB lowers revenue projections. Foxconn pushes back on yesterday’s report that they are scaling back plans for Wisconsin.  

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Sen. Shilling: Senate Democrats tout Comprehensive Health Care Protection Bill

Contact: Kate Constalie, [email protected] 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – As Legislative Republicans continue their effort to overturn key Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections, Senate Democrats are urging immediate action to protect vital services and coverage. Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) has introduced The Comprehensive Health Care Protection Bill that would safeguard children,

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Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District: Captures record volume of phosphorus, produces increased volume of clean water

CONTACTS: Jennifer Sereno, communications, 608-770-8084, [email protected] MADISON, WIS. – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District continued to make progress in its work to enrich lives through clean water and resource recovery in 2018 as it captured a record volume of phosphorus from the wastewater stream and returned an increased volume of clean

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