Democrat Governor-elect Tony Evers heavily criticized incumbent Scott Walker for Foxconn deal during his campaign
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/11/12
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – After the recent U.S. elections, the new
Wisconsin Democrat Governor-elect Tony Evers (By Associated Press)
Governor of Wisconsin, a Democrat, may have set his sights on undermining the state’s agreement with the Foxconn Corporation.
In the days since Tony Evers defeated incumbent Republican Governor Scott Walker, Evers has stated plainly that he hopes to scrap the quasi-private, state-funded agency that was responsible for negotiating the deal with Foxconn, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Lawmakers and media outlets in Wisconsin are already speculating about what appears to be an inevitable legal battle on the horizon concerning the WEDC, and what potential damage might be caused to the Foxconn agreement.
However, local media outlets indicate that the WEDC cannot be scrapped simply by order of the governor, which means the state legislature must be involved in any changes involving the WEDC. [FULL STORY]
