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Issues
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Issues
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WMC Testifies to Rein in Raising Taxes by Gubernatorial Veto
February 8, 2024
Evan Umpir, WMC’s General Counsel & Director of Tax, testified in support of a state constitutional amendment that would prevent a governor from raising a
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WMC and WMC Litigation Center Celebrate Court’s Decision to Strike Down Illegal Transportation Tax
February 7, 2024
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Court of Appeals struck down the Village of Pewaukee’s transportation utility fee, confirming the charge is an illegal tax. Wisconsin
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33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 6, 2024
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined
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Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
February 5, 2024
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state
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WMC Supports Child Care Tax Credit for Employers
February 2, 2024
Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir testified in support of Senate Bill 623 which would create a tax credit for businesses that
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WMC Advocates for Capping Nuclear Verdicts
February 1, 2024
Evan Umpir, Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs, testified before the Senate Judiciary & Public Safety Committee in support of Senate Bill 613. This bill
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Economic Optimism Drops to Historic Low in Latest Wisconsin Employer Survey
January 18, 2024
Hiring & Wage Growth Dip Significantly from One Year Ago MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024,
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WMC Applauds Senate Passage of EV Charging Legislation
January 16, 2024
MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the
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WMC Advocates for Changes to Wetland Mapping Legislation
January 12, 2024
WMC testified in the Assembly Committee on the Environment and sought changes to pending legislation (AB 254) related to the mapping of wetlands. The proposed
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Lawsuit: Department of Justice Unlawfully Delayed Public Records Request for 18 Months
December 14, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department