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Friday, 08 May 2015 16:12

scott-walker-talksGREEN BAY - A new audit of Governor Scott Walker’s troubled Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) released Friday revealed another round of critical shortcomings. The Audit by the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) reveals additional problems at persistently troubled agency.

The Governor continued to claim "Good news for all of us in Wisconsin" with a campaign style sunshine column on the opinion page of our local newspaper this morning. But the real record of the WEDC's failure is plain to see.

Instead of dealing with the serious issues revealed by the LAB, Gov. Walker continues to shirk his responsibilities as he jets around the nation in pursuit of his presidential campaign ambitions.

dave-hansen-gbIn a new press release this afternoon, State Senator Dave Hansen (D - Green Bay) says about the WEDC audit:

“The WEDC audit confirms what I and others have been saying…that there needs to be greater accountability by both WEDC and the businesses that it gives our tax dollars too.

"If the Governor and Senate Republicans don’t have the good sense to close it down and work in a bi-partisan effort to create an effective, accountable economic development agency then more needs to be done to ensure that both WEDC and the businesses that are taking our tax dollars need are held accountable for what they do with them.

"One of the first things we can and should do is put a 5-year ban in place on companies that accept taxpayer assistance and outsource Wisconsin jobs.”

Last Updated on Friday, 08 May 2015 16:44
 
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