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Education
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Education
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WMC Applauds Passage of Bipartisan School Choice Funding Bill
June 15, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded the state Assembly and Senate for approving legislation
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Business Community Backs Increased Funding for Choice & Charter Schools
May 22, 2023
New Video Shows Economic Importance of Investing Equitably in All Students MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’
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New Poll Shows Strong Support for Increased Funding for Choice & Charter Schools
May 18, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – called on policymakers Thursday to support increased funding for
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WMC Provides Business Community Access to New School Locator Tool
April 10, 2023
Schoolahoop Now Available on State Chamber’s Website MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has announced
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WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
January 26, 2023
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School
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WMC Joins Influential Wisconsin Groups to Launch Coalition for Educational Freedom
September 8, 2022
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented
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WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation That Would Expand School Choice to All Families in Wisconsin
February 16, 2022
WMC Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde, testified in support of Assembly Bill 970, legislation that would expand school choice options
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WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation That Would Create More Charter Schools in Wisconsin
February 16, 2022
WMC Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde, submitted testimony in support of two bills that would help streamline the bureaucratic process
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UPFRONT: WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer discusses Wisconsin 2035 Report as a solution to Wisconsin Workforce Shortage
December 14, 2021
WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – unveiled its Wisconsin 2035 report on Thursday at the annual Future Wisconsin Summit.
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Business Community Calls on Gov. Evers to Launch Talent Attraction Campaign
October 21, 2021
Letter: Governor Should Use State Budget, ARPA Funds to Help Address Worker Shortage MADISON- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturer’s