Has anyone else heard that Oshkosh Truck was looking at the plant for military vehicle production?

even if they reopen the plant and make trains. what makes you think that just former GM workers will be hired?? other people just as qualified to get hired..

Yes, until Wisconsin becomes a right-to-work state, we won't be attracting big non-union businesses.

Honda and Toyota would have to have non - union guarantees to even think about putting production in Janesville.

chelle - GM didn't ask for that road. It is documented they didn't want the "golden road to nowhere". Gary Giles (previous plant manager) was on record as saying it wasn't a GM request they get the access road.

Before GM got one penny of taxpayer money Rick Wagoner should have been forced out by President Obama. I don't think it's too late for the taxpayers to demand that he step down especially when GM is asking for MORE money.

I do believe that GM announcing it has no plans to reopen the plant is better than them saying they might or will then backing out and leaving the community out to dry. I also think GM should have to repay the city, county, and state for the money that was used to build the access they wanted. That money could be used for housing, food, clothing, etc. for the homeless and unemployed in Rock County.

Even before this announcement, such as it is, there isn't much optimism in Janesville or Rock County.

I doubt anyone will buy the GM property unless a LOT of "Free Federal Money" (or "Free State Money", if someone bribes Doyle with a big enough campaign contribution) is spent to clean up the buildings and land to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards. You have a century of chemical waste and poisonous metal contamination to deal with at that location. Think of the spilled solvents and cleaners, particles settling from lead-based paints, residues from welding , asbestos, mercury, chromium and zinc compounds, etc., that were not adequately cleaned up over the decades.
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That is why you see a lot of vacant commercial property just rotting. It's far cheaper to pay the property taxes for decades (or shuffle all the money they can out of the corporation and file for bankruptcy) than to pay the costs of ridding the buildings and land beneath them of toxic wastes. Businesses, involving chemicals, such as metal plating or dry-cleaning are prime examples. The communities not collecting taxes on the property don't want to foreclose on it because then the cleanup might become their burden.

I hope for all the good unemployed people from gm an suppliers. That things do turn around and GM deides to reopen this plant with some type of product.I really wonder why so many people hope for the worst to happen to so many hard working people Go ahead YOU LOW LIFE PEOPLE THAT CAN'T STAND OTHERS MAKING A GOOD LIVING & SUPPORTING THIER COMMUNITY. Go ahead and slam this post " you are the loosers"

I don't know what will be done with the building.. but I can tell you it is pretty bad shape and will take alot of work to make it safe enough for a community center or anything like that.
I am curious to see what they do with it.

And you think the Economy is bad now, wait by the end of the year. we will be in a full blown Depression .

The spelling part normally is no big deal (to me), especially relatively minor errors in a blogging session....but under the circumstances (calling others out on their spelling errors).....how come no one called TheJoker out on "sarcasam"? Or was it more sarcasm, Joker?

looking at the fat lady.......not a bad voice......but not my type......she sure can sing though!!!!! STAY SAFE!!!

TheJoker: Please read the following:

tetter-totter - 1 result

Tetter-totter\, n. [See Teeter.] A certain game of children; seesaw; -- called also titter-totter, and titter-cum-totter.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.

So as usual in the end you are the JOKE!

No, troll is the proper word. Some people just don't get it.

Joker, you grab a dictionary and look up the words "pompus", "prideful", "arrogant", "pretender" as well! This way you can get a better understanding of yourself as well.

DUH!

I find it very funny that people actually thought my comments on March 6th and other comments about GM coming back due to the work of Mike Sheridan, etc were actually serious! Are you kidding me? You are more clueless than I thought! I suggest you get a dictionary and look up the words: "joke, sarcasam, and attempt at humor". Then you may get a better understanding of what I was saying.

ljs, I looked in my dictionary but could not find the word "tetter-totter". You might want to learn how to spell.

And good old local boy, I think deep down you really like me. You seem to cyber stalk me and then quickly chime in with some silly comment. Sorry, but I already have plenty of girlfriends.

Well, I am off to contribute to the local economy and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Erin Go Bragh!

A lot of equipment has already left the building and is being put to use elsewhere.

Maybe GM will sell the empty building to the city to fix up with our tax dollars. We can convert it to a community center.

Gas will not be less than $1/gal, think more like $10/gal, and sunset is at 7:05 PM tonight. Goodnight.

About as much as hope for peace in the Middle East......

"If things change, the fact (is,) it’s been a good plan, good working relationship (with Janesville) and great community support would be something that would weigh in if opportunities present themselves in the future"
Quote taken from story.

So there is still hope right???

I would say the fat lady has finally sang

heres another one from the joke, "I am not worried. Gov. Doyle, Mike Sheridan and Tim Cullen are working on getting GM back to Janesville and rehire everyone. There is still a great chance GM is coming back."
yep joke you told us didnt you?

I agree. The joker hasnt a clue. He claims to be so "informed" but its all a sham. Just looking for some attention thats all

Here is TheJokers' comments from March 6th:

Why all the doom and gloom? I am confident that our local leaders and Gov. Doyle are bringing back GM. They are still in discussions, correct? That is what they and the Gazette are saying. Right? Based on this, I now believe GM is coming back. Why is everyone else so doubtful?

You are like a tetter-totter. Back and Forth yet going no where.

TheJoker - my inside sources tell me the sun will set tonight at 6:58p. These sources are inside my circle of trust due to my success and wealth therefore, I believe them. Mark my words....

Red: I think you've been drinking too much green beer today.
Where did you hear gas will be under $1/gallon?

Even though my prediction was bold, it was correct, like my other predictions. Hope people finally give me the credit that I am due. Where are all of the "GM will come back" folks? Too ashamed?

I accept your apology.

Gas will soon be under a buck a gallon, every United States citizen will want a GM Tahoe or Suburban and the Janesville plant will reopen employing over 7,000 workers to meet the pent up demand. Rock county property values will skyrocket as thousands move to Rock county to fill the new jobs in the booming auto industry.

This is pretty sad, but utterly expected given GM's parlous finances. I'm not sure why you're so chuffed about taking credit for predicting the obvious, TheJoker.

Gee, that was a bold prediction, Joker.

And this is suppose to be a surprise?

I told you so. Hope everyone will now listen to what I have to say.

Apparently no does mean no.

Wow...........What a surprise. I am glad that is now settled.