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Walker in Sturtevant, recall efforts begin

Gov. Scott Walker visited Ruud Lighting today, the day a recall effort against him began. Recall events are continuing throughout the day.

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Chris Ruud is kicking off the event. "We've been through four expansions on this property and today we're here to announce the fifth," a 208,000 square foot warehouse to add jobs.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:43:52 PM
Sorry, silly question. They probably wouldn't be expanding if they were.

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 3:43:54 PM
Will Robert Wirch and his posse show up at Ruud on their way down to Rockford? :)

by Lorenzo 11/15/2011 3:44:57 PM
Dickert, Vos, Ladwig and Sturtevant village president all here in addition to Walker and about 50 people.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:45:15 PM
Walker just spoke. He said the state is offering $4 million for this project through jobs credits and tax credits. He says 469 jobs will be created, getting him closer to his 2015 jobs goal.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:46:50 PM
Of course Dickert is there, it's not like he has a jo to do.

by Lorenzo 11/15/2011 3:46:59 PM
Dickert?! Is he looking for his cut?

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 3:47:03 PM
Oops, I meant job. Darn RUSD education.

by Lorenzo 11/15/2011 3:49:53 PM
Cory Mason also just arrived.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:50:33 PM
Here's Walker.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:51:32 PM
As speakers talk, the protesters are visible right behind them through a window.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:52:10 PM
People are heading outside now for a groundbreaking on the warehouse.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:52:41 PM
Outside drumming and chants of "recall Walker" clearly audible.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile edited by Local News Editor Bridget... 11/15/2011 3:54:26 PM
Audio is too quiet to hear.

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 3:55:29 PM
"Drum circles are breaking out everywhere!" Oh the horror!

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 3:55:51 PM
The groundbreaking with ceremonial shovel of dirt.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 3:59:33 PM
Are they picking up applications too?

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 3:59:37 PM
Hard to see from here but protesters are on that hill. Take a listen.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:02:22 PM
Gov. Walker and others to tour Ruud now.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:03:23 PM
But first media availability with Walker inside on the work floor.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:06:13 PM
Walker says regardless of recall efforts he's staying focused on leading state and helping business.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:07:13 PM
Walker: "We're gonna stay focused on jobs. That's what people elected me to do." He says they also elected him to make tough decisions. If a recall takes place his campaign will focus 100 percent on jobs, he says.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:10:19 PM
Now they're touring Ruud. Here's Walker (left), Chris Ruud and Chuck Swoboda, CEO of Cree, Ruud's parent company.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:15:50 PM
Is no one commenting, or are they just all so hateful that you can't publish them?

by Nonmouse 11/15/2011 4:16:13 PM
No comments, Nonmouse - I've posted everything we've gotten (except for the one where you said never mind).

by Local News Editor Bridget... 11/15/2011 4:16:40 PM
A short reception will follow the tour but most event attendees have left. Outside the protesters and recall signature-getters have packed up too.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:18:18 PM
Please ask the protesters what solution they wold have to fix a $3 billion budget shortfall...Raising taxes cannot be a response. And would they have supported mass layoffs to fix the states budget issues

by racefan48 11/15/2011 4:29:19 PM
Thank god we have governor who is willing to stand for people and not spend money where it doesn't belong. Wish he could fired all MPS teachers, worthless... Worse school system in the country, yet they want more money... Start fresh with new grads and kick those Unions OUT

by GOP 11/15/2011 4:29:36 PM
Instead of Lindsay and Bridget breathlessly anouncing every movement of the protestors, why not stay on point about the business expansion at Ruud? That's the news story, but doesn't fit your template, eh?

by GearHead 11/15/2011 4:29:59 PM
More recall efforts planned today at UW-Parkside. Heading there now.

by Lindsay Fiori, JT Reporter via mobile 11/15/2011 4:30:51 PM
GET A GRIP people. Listen to the 16 y/o who, when asked about whether or not the recall should happen, is quoted as saying, "Yes, because Walker's removing stuff from the schools, 'like sour ceam and Crystal Lite'." My gosh... it's the Wisconsin mentality in print!!!
Who's paying for the recall election, if it happened? NOT ME!! I didn't initiate this travesty!

by Sinead 11/15/2011 9:07:08 PM