These points were repeatedly made to the reporters and documentation was supplied to them to support our points. They simply chose to ignore it. The governor intervened on energy issues this summer for the benefit of this state. Of course, the governor got involved with the energy issues. And of course the governor was mad that the state endured the constant threat of blackouts because insufficient energy was being produced for consumers.
Blackouts are a serious matter.
The health and safety of the public as well as the viability of the economy would be threatened by the loss of power. As the chief executive of this state, it is the governor's responsibility to make sure the energy needs of Wisconsin are being fully met. The newspaper alleged that this company had a competitive edge in winning the contract for the new Brewers stadium, but your argument is riddled with fact errors and missing information. First, it was the independent stadium district board that awarded the Bear, Stearns contract, not the Thompson administration. In addition, the Journal Sentinel failed to report the reason Bear, Stearns was involved in the stadium process.