President Biden is in Wisconsin where Microsoft plans to spend a lot of money building a new data center which will create around 2,000 jobs, and Fox News talks about how it’s good news for the area after past letdowns.
Microsoft Investment Offers Hope After Foxconn’s Failed Promise
According to 2 Paragraph, President Joe Biden is visiting Wisconsin, and Microsoft plans to spend $3.3 billion to build a new data center there. This Microsoft investment is expected to create around 2,000 jobs in the state. Fox News talked about the announcement noting how it contrasts with Foxconn’s failed promise to build a factory in the same area during the Trump administration.
Fox News host Steve Doocy mentioned the previous Foxconn promise and expressed hope that the Microsoft investment would benefit the people in Racine. Meanwhile, correspondent Peter Doocy confirmed the failed Foxconn plan and highlighted Microsoft’s decision to move forward with their investment despite the past disappointment.
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Government-Company Collaboration Spurs Economic Growth in Wisconsin
Furthermore, Microsoft’s vice chair and president Brad Smith, praised President Biden and Governor Tony Evers for their economic policies saying they helped create a suitable environment for such Microsoft investments. This shows that the government and companies can work together to bring jobs and economic growth to places like Wisconsin.