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Governor Walker Releases Statement on Bipartisan Assembly Passage of Wisconn Valley Special Session Legislation

Statement

Date: Aug. 17, 2017
Location: Madison, WI
Issues: Technology and Communication Business and Consumers Employment and Affirmative Action

Governor Scott Walker released the following statement this evening after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the Wisconn Valley Special Session legislation on a bipartisan vote of 59-30.

"As the world's largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn's $10 billion investment and 13,000 new jobs will be transformational. Today's vote in the Assembly was the next big step in bringing a high-tech ecosystem to Wisconsin. I thank all the Republicans and Democrats who supported this bill and made the right call. We are ready to take advantage of this historic opportunity for our state and build a long-lasting partnership with Foxconn. We look forward to the bill passing the Senate soon."


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