Issues

WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER

Issues

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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