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WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
WMC Supports Decoupling Parental Choice Programs and Independent Charters from the School Funding Formula
February 8, 2024
Recently introduced legislation would decouple parental choice programs and independent charters from the school funding formula, reducing the complexity of school funding and providing tax
WMC Celebrates Major Win for Parents & Students Who Rely on Educational Options in Wisconsin
December 13, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday for denying
WMC Defends Choice & Independent Charter Schools in New Ad Campaign
December 11, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is fiercely defending the state’s choice and independent charter schools
WMC Files Amicus Brief in School Choice Lawsuit
November 15, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court
POLL: Wisconsin Voters Less Likely to Support Supreme Court Justices Who Strike Down School Choice
October 31, 2023
New Poll of Likely Voters Shows Strong, Bipartisan Support for Education Choice MADISON – A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters shows that school choice
WMC Supports Technical College Manufacturing Programs
October 27, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of AB 549 and AB 550, relating to technical education
Business Community Looks for Lower Costs in Face of Historic Inflation
September 12, 2023
Survey Shows Employers Support Policies to Reduce Taxes, Rein in Health Care Costs MADISON – A recent survey found Wisconsin employers continue to struggle with
Wisconsin Employers Give K-12 Schools a Failing Grade
July 17, 2023
73% of Businesses Say Students Graduating from the Public K-12 System are Unprepared for the Workforce MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses
WMC Applauds Legislature, Governor for Increasing School Choice Funding
June 20, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leadership for enacting