WEDC didn`t track outsourcing of jobs

The state`s job creation agency failed to track companies that are receiving state funding, and outsourcing jobs.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin says that no 30-day notifications were filed over the last two years. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation created a notification policy in 2014.

Robert Kraig is Citizen Action`s executive director. He says they promised transparency, and accountability for companies that are getting money from taxpayers.

Kraig says several major companies that are getting state funding have outsourced jobs, since 2014...   ...more

Ken Notes: I am not sure of the accuracy or sources her. but I would suggest that a new job tax credit program would eliminate any discrepancy. We need jobs not programs...