Lawmaker wants Foxconn contract released before vote

A Democratic state lawmaker wants to see a proposed contract between the state and Foxconn, before the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s board gives its approval to the agreement. The WEDC board could take up the contract as early as next month. Members have previously only been given an executive summary of similar agreements, when voting […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Legislation would force closure of troubled youth prisons

Following the latest wave of concerns about inmate and staff safety at two of the state’s juvenile corrections facilities, Democrats are pushing to close the institutions. A bill introduced this week by state Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison) would force the Department of Corrections to close the Lincoln Hills and Copper […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Menominee Nation buys naming rights to Oshkosh arena

The Menominee Indian tribe has bought the naming rights for the new arena in Oshkosh where the Milwaukee Bucks’ developmental league team will play. The $21 million Menominee Nation Arena is expected to be completed in time for the Wisconsin Herd’s first home game in the G-League on November 17. The Menominee will have its […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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