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Exploring the trends of treating homelessness in Wisconsin and across the U.S.
Best practices and efforts to address homelessness continue to evolve. Below is a list of responses in an effort to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring, and highlights of actions at the local and state levels. Emergency shelter Short-term, nightly shelter. Supportive services may or may not be provided. The number of total days allowed often is capped.
Foxconn's first Earn and Learn Program session Wednesday and Thursday
RACINE COUNTY — The first information sessions about Foxconn’s newly announced Foxconn Earn and Learn Program for college students will be held Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday Foxconn announced the new program. It said the program will allow students enrolled in select technical colleges and universities to work for Foxconn for up to six months as full-time employees in training.
Foxconn launches year two of Smart Cities Smart Futures competition
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group has announced year two of the three-year Smart Cities-Smart Futures competition. Alan Yeung, Foxconn’s director of U.S. strategic initiatives, made the announcement Monday before academic partners at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. The first year’s contest drew 325 submissions from students, faculty, and staff representing 24 universities and colleges across Wisconsin, resulting in 12 final round winners.
Racine to get 5G Wireless, U.S. Cellular announced at Smart Cities conference
RACINE — U.S. Cellular plans to roll out 5G wireless internet in Racine in early 2020. That announcement was made Wednesday as part of the city’s Smart Cities conference, which continues Thursday. Jim Anetsberger, vice president of sales business channels at U.S. Cellular, announced that Racine was going to be one of the company’s first deployments of 5G technology.
Conservation groups hold Foxconn environmental impact forum
Just what is the environmental impact of the Foxconn development? That’s the focus of a public forum planned Thursday, hosted by the Geneva Lake Conservancy and Seno Kenosha/Racine Land Trust. Kevin Muhs, executive director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, will be the guest presenter at the 7 to 9 p.m. forum to be held at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., in Burlington.
Locals, homeless prioritized for housing vouchers, not out-of-state applicants
RACINE — A couple of new programs, instituted at the beginning of August, are geared to make sure that federal Section 8 housing vouchers go to the people who need them most — those who already live here and especially to those who are currently homeless.
Dover, community association to sue to block drainage annexation
DOVER — The Town Board and Eagle Lake Manor Community Association have decided to file a lawsuit to try to block the Racine County Board of Drainage Commissioners from completing a massive annexation of Dover’s land into the Eagle Creek Drainage District.
Dover, community association to sue to block drainage annexation
DOVER — The Town Board and Eagle Lake Manor Community Association have decided to file a lawsuit to try to block the Racine County Board of Drainage Commissioners from completing a massive annexation of Dover’s land into the Eagle Creek Drainage District.
Evers: Foxconn deal with state may need to be 'downsized'
Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that the state's deal with electronics maker Foxconn may need to be "downsized" due to its changing plans, and that the company is unlikely to employ 13,000 in Wisconsin as it has said it could. The comments swiftly rippled through the state Capitol, with Republican legislative leaders accusing Evers of potentially reneging on the state's commitment to Foxconn.
Eagle Creek Drainage District annexation not going to DATCP for approval yet
YORKVILLE — The Racine County Board of Drainage’s Commissioners’ annexation of a large chunk of Dover’s land was not sent to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for final approval as scheduled during Wednesday’s board meeting. Due to a large volume of resident objections, the Drainage Board had to hold off on sending the paperwork to DATCP until engineers are able to review each objection individually in a not-yet-scheduled special meeting.
Drainage district's size could double with addition of 5,700 acres in Dover
DOVER — Town residents are bracing for a financial impact after the Racine County Board of Drainage Commissioners voted to more than double the size of the Eagle Creek Drainage District by annexing more than 5,700 acres of the town’s land.
Foxconn announces second-round winners of Smart Cities-Smart Futures
STURTEVANT – Foxconn Technology Group announced winners of the second round of the Smart Cities—Smart Futures competition at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant Wednesday.
Fire & Ice Festival Feb. 2 on Monument Square
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corp. invites the public to break out of their winter confinement and attend its Fire and Ice Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Monument Square, Main and Sixth streets. This free community event will feature ice skating, ice sculpting, bonfires, a food vendor and a fire and ice themed scavenger hunt taking place throughout Downtown Racine. Dust off those ice skates that haven’t been touched in years and take a few laps around the Monument Square ice rink.
The Great Recession in Racine County: What we learned
RACINE — Former Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds said that, during early 2008, he was optimistic about the area’s future. In the fall of 2007, the county’s unemployment rate had dipped down to 5.2 percent, and the City of Racine was down to 8.1 — the lowest he remembered seeing those numbers in awhile. “With those unemployment numbers we thought we maybe had turned a corner,” said McReynolds.
Advocates sue DNR over water records for Foxconn diversion
MADISON — An environmental law center is suing the state Department of Natural Resources over the agency's refusal to hand over records related to diverting Lake Michigan water for a new Foxconn Technology Group plant. Midwest Environmental Advocates in May challenged DNR approval of a city of Racine request to pull millions of gallons from the lake daily for the plant, now under construction in southwest Mount Pleasant. MEA filed a lawsuit Dec.
Foxconn exec: Company will tap 'local talent,' also embrace automation
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group aims to tap "local talent" in Wisconsin's workforce but also intends to continue embracing automation, a company executive said Wednesday. Alan Yeung, the director of U.S. strategic initiatives for the Taiwan-based company, spoke at a business event hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. It came on the heels of the election loss earlier this month of Gov.
Mount Pleasant plans to keep future Campus Park fields open
MOUNT PLEASANT — Although it’s just a playground and a lot of open space, the Village of Mount Pleasant plans to expand Campus Park for residents to enjoy in the future. The village plans to add two softball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts and a soccer field. The Village Board has not yet approved a timeline or funding.
Foxconn denies plan to import workers, congratulates Evers on win
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group strongly denies the Wall Street Journal’s contention that the Taiwanese company “is considering bringing in personnel from China” to help staff the company’s future manufacturing campus here.
Panel topic: Finding talent in the Foxconn age
STURTEVANT — When Foxconn Technology Group is hiring thousands of people, how are all the area’s other companies going to fill their workforce needs?That was the theme of a Thursday morning panel discussion at Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave., sponsored by the Racine-Kenosha chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.The panel was comprised of: Winnie Tu, director of business administration for Foxconn;Susan Koehn, director of talent Initiatives at Milwaukee 7;Ray Koukari,...
Housing summit designed to prepare for Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT — A housing summit set for Wednesday is intended to be an important step toward building the additional housing that will be needed in a Foxconn Technology Group future.The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit, hosted by Racine County and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, is scheduled to be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine, 7111 Washington Ave.The event will bring together: Area municipal officials including mayors, city planners and...
Foxconn, WEC Energy talk solar to meet electrical needs
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group and Wisconsin's largest utility are talking about what role solar could have in meeting the power needs of the massive manufacturing complex. WEC Energy Group CEO Gale Klappa says Foxconn or the utility could build an array of solar panels for the Racine County campus. Klappa says WEC is still in discussions about how electrical service will be configured at the 20 million-square-foot plant.
Seven local companies among the 37 awarded with new Foxconn contracts
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group, along with general contractor M+W/Gilbane, announced yet another 37 Wisconsin-based companies that have received contracts for the upcoming stage of construction on the planned 120,000-square-foot multipurpose building at the Foxconn campus.
$14 million in contracts awarded for first Foxconn building
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group and its general contractor, M+W/Gilbane, have announced the selection of eight main subcontractors for the development of the future campus’ first building, a 120,000-square-foot multipurpose building at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park.
Foxconn Timeline: From July 2017's announcement to today
July 26, 2017 - President Donald Trump participated in an announcement at the White House that Foxconn Technology Group would build a plant in southeastern Wisconsin. House Speaker Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn CEO Terry Gou. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, also attended the event.Sept.
City could pass Foxconn water utility costs on to Mount Pleasant
RACINE — The City Council will have the opportunity to ditch some of the city’s financial burden associated with the construction of the Foxconn Technology Group plant by passing the cost of two water mains to the Village of Mount Pleasant.If the council votes in favor of the amendment and Mount Pleasant accepts the cost, the village will have pay approximately $8.6 million for the water mains.In 2004, the City of Racine and Mount Pleasant entered the Intergovernmental Retail Water Service...
Racine County welcomes Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT — When the Foxconn Technology Group announced in October that it planned to build a massive manufacturing campus in the Village of Mount Pleasant — the eyes of the nation turned to Racine County.Since that time Foxconn, has been in the minds of most of the residents in the county.In February, Foxconn announced its official North American headquarters will be located in Milwaukee. Gov.
City debates water agreement, Alderman refuses to support Mount Pleasant
RACINE — While most of the eyes on the Foxconn Technology Group project are on the developments above ground, public officials are also keeping an eye on the area below ground.As the Village of Mount Pleasant prepares for Foxconn, one of the biggest projects it must complete first is getting the necessary water for that area from the City of Racine.On Tuesday, the Racine City Council approved sending an amendment to the 2004 Intergovernmental Retail Water Service Agreement between the city...
Foxconn demolition contracts awarded
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Mount Pleasant Village Board voted Monday evening to award Fond du Lac County-based Gueligs Waste Removal And Demolition the first two contracts to conduct initial demolition work at the future Foxconn Technology Group site.The bid team is made up of four other Wisconsin-based companies including two based in Racine County. Gueligs Waste Removal, based in Eden, was the lowest bidder for two bid packages totaling $378,300.
Mount Pleasant board declares entire Foxconn area as 'blighted'
MOUNT PLEASANT — In a sweeping action, the Mount Pleasant Village Board voted 6-1 on Monday to label the entire area slated for the Foxconn Technology campus as a “blighted area.”Labeling the entire area as blighted, and not individual properties, could dramatically change the land acquisition process for those property owners who have not sold their land to the village to make way for Foxconn. Board member Gery Feest was the only “no” vote.
Foxconn property lawsuit appealed
MOUNT PLEASANT — The lawsuit regarding the land acquisition for the Foxconn Technology Group project may not be dead.On Tuesday Erik Olsen, the attorney representing a dozen property owners in the Foxconn area in the village, filed an appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals regarding a federal judge’s decision in early May.The appeal involves the lawsuit brought against Mount Pleasant, Village President Dave DeGroot, and the Community Development Authority.
Foxconn water diversion fight: Groups challenge DNR ruling
MOUNT PLEASANT — Midwest Environmental Advocates Tuesday announced its filing of a legal action opposing a multimillion-gallon daily water diversion from Lake Michigan for Foxconn Technology Group.On Friday, the last day an objection could be filed, MEA filed its petition under the Great Lakes Compact to challenge the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ April 25 approval of the City of Racine’s request to divert 7 million gallons per day of Great Lakes water outside the Great Lakes...
Foxconn demolition contract announced, businesses invited to info session
MOUNT PLEASANT — A Wisconsin-based contractor, Guelig Waste Removal and Demolition, is likely to be hired to raze areas along Braun Road to make way for Foxconn-related construction in Mount Pleasant.Guelig Waste Removal was the lowest bidder for the initial demolition package, totaling $378,300, according to the Village of Mount Pleasant’s. The area it is in charge of demolishing includes 23 parcels along both sides of Braun Road.
Foxconn disputes report it's changing plans for local project
MADISON — Officials with Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn are disputing a report from a top Asian news outlet that the company is changing its plans for a display-screen manufacturing campus in southeast Wisconsin.The report by Nikkei Asian Review is sourced to industry analysts and others “familiar with the matter.” It says Foxconn “is considering producing small- to medium-size displays for Apple, carmakers and others to lower initial costs.” The report maintains that is a shift from...
Foxconn's full response to media report
MOUNT PLEASANT — A report by the Nikkei Asian Review, a media outlet based in Japan, stated the Foxconn Technology Group was planning on shifting its manufacturing operation to mostly small and medium panels based on supply chain sources and analysts. Below is Foxconn's response to the report:"We are aware of the report published by Nikkei Asian Review regarding our investment in Wisconsin. That report is inaccurate and is not based on any facts.
Foxconn disputes report that it's changing plans for Mount Pleasant campus
MADISON — Officials with Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn are disputing a report from a top Asian news outlet that the company is changing its plans for a display-screen manufacturing campus in southeast Wisconsin.The report by Nikkei Asian Review is sourced to industry analysts and others "familiar with the matter." It says Foxconn "is considering producing small to medium-size displays for Apple, carmakers and others to lower initial costs" -- a shift from its previously stated plans...
Foxconn disputes report that it's changing plans for Mount Pleasant campus
MADISON — Officials with Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn are disputing a report from a top Asian news outlet that the company is changing its plans for a display-screen manufacturing campus in southeast Wisconsin.The report by Nikkei Asian Review is sourced to industry analysts and others "familiar with the matter." It says Foxconn "is considering producing small to medium-size displays for Apple, carmakers and others to lower initial costs" -- a shift from its previously stated plans...
Utility company seeks gas pipeline near Foxconn complex
MOUNT PLEASANT — An electric utility company is asking for regulatory approval to build a $196 million gas pipeline near the Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex in southeastern Wisconsin.We Energies filed documents last week with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission seeking approval for the nearly 50-mile pipeline, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.The pipeline will "increase the quantity and reliability of natural gas service," the utility said.
DNR: Foxconn to create more wetlands than it fills
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group will create more wetland acres than it will fill.That was among the many project updates given to an audience of at least 80 at the first Foxconn project briefing meeting Monday evening at the Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive.The 92 minutes of presentations were comprehensive, including roadwork plans, construction plans, environmental information and education and workforce development.
Foxconn picks Hammes Co. as master planner
MOUNT PLEASANT — Hammes Company, whose founder has Racine roots, will be the master planner for Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, Foxconn Technology Group’s future manufacturing campus, Foxconn announced Monday.Hammes Co. will serve as Foxconn’s lead partner in planning infrastructure and other development activities for the $10 billion project.
Foxconn, partners announce Smart City, Smart Future initiative
SOMERS — Better workplaces, better living and better travel are among the goals of the Smart City, Smart Future initiative that Foxconn Technology Group and its higher-education partners announced Thursday morning at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.Foxconn is committing $1 million over the next three years to this initiative which will start this fall, with the goal of tapping talent at public and private universities and colleges.Smart City, Smart Future” initiative will include a...
Illinois Senate to get involved in Foxconn squabble with state
SPRINGFIELD — After the Illinois Attorney General and the Walker Administration traded threats of possible legal action regarding the Foxconn Technology Group project — it seems like the Illinois State Senate might now get involved.On Thursday the Environmental and Conversion Committee for the Illinois State Senate passed a resolution, SR1600, urging “Illinois agencies to take whatever actions possible to protect against the loss of water resources, the potential flooding, and other...
Wisconn Valley groundbreaking set for June 28
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County approves $68 million in borrowing for Foxconn
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County supervisors unanimously approved on Tuesday borrowing $68 million to purchase land in the Foxconn Technology Group development area.This round of borrowing is meant to partially pay for land in Area I and will mostly be used to buy property in Area II.
'Wisconsin will push back': Walker administration responds to threat of lawsuit
MADISON — To countersue or not to countersue, that is the question Gov. Scott Walker is asking after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said she planned on filing a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Foxconn.According to a media report on Tuesday, Walker openly talked about the possibility of filing a countersuit against Illinois.To be clear, Madigan has not filed a lawsuit against the EPA but she has made her disagreement with the department known.
Eleven Racine County companies get Foxconn contracts
RACINE COUNTY – Eleven Racine County companies are among the 28 that will share $100 million for the first phase of site development work for Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park.Monday Foxconn Technology Group and its general contractor, M+W / Gilbane announced a list of the subcontractors selected to conduct site development work for the Wisconn Valley project, the Taiwanese company’s future advanced display fabrication facility and research and development campus in Mount Pleasant.
Federal Foxconn suit dismissed
MOUNT PLEASANT — A federal lawsuit against the Village of Mount Pleasant regarding the land acquisition for the Foxconn project was dismissed by a judge on Thursday, delivering a blow to some property owners. But its possible a new suit could be filed.Judge Lynn Adelman, of the U.S. Eastern District of Wisconsin, decided to dismiss the suit stating that the plaintiffs’ claims were “not cognizable.” The Foxconn Technology Group plans to build a massive manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant.
Survey: Racine police morale 'absolutely horrible'
RACINE — Poor morale and lack of leadership came up as two of the biggest issues facing the Racine Police Department, according to a survey completed earlier this year that was recently released to The Journal Times.The survey was conducted in mid-March, about two months after the fatal police-involved shooting of Donte Shannon.
Mount Pleasant requests bids for demolition related to Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT — The buildings that are currently standing on the Foxconn Technology Group project site, will soon be knocked down.On Thursday, the Village of Mount Pleasant announced it is seeking bids for the first demolition work relating to the Foxconn project.
Foxconn project progresses despite federal lawsuit
MOUNT PLEASANT — As the Foxconn Technology Group project progresses in the Village of Mount Pleasant, so does the federal lawsuit against the village, Village President Dave DeGroot and newly added Community Development Authority.“We have proceeded exactly as if there was no federal court lawsuit,” attorney Alan Marcuvitz said.
Mount Pleasant has the land for 'The Core' of Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Village of Mount Pleasant is in the home stretch to acquire the land necessary to push the Foxconn Technology Group project forward.With the exception of a few small parcels of land, the village has acquired nearly all of the property inside of Area I that will house the main Foxconn manufacturing facility, also known as “The Core.”According to Alan Marcuvitz, an attorney working with the village to acquire the property, the village has transferred about 780 acres of...
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