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WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Issues

WMC Supports Decoupling Parental Choice Programs and Independent Charters from the School Funding Formula
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 Testifies to Rein in Raising Taxes by Gubernatorial Veto
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

WMC and WMC Litigation Center Celebrate Court’s Decision to Strike Down Illegal Transportation Tax
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

33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined

Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state

WMC Supports Child Care Tax Credit for Employers
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

WMC Advocates for Capping Nuclear Verdicts
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

Economic Optimism Drops to Historic Low in Latest Wisconsin Employer Survey
Hiring & Wage Growth Dip Significantly from One Year Ago MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024,

WMC Applauds Senate Passage of EV Charging Legislation
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

WMC Advocates for Changes to Wetland Mapping Legislation
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