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Study: Wisconsin Hardest Hit State by EPA War on Coal

March 11, 2014

A study recently released by the Heritage Foundation found that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pending regulations of carbon emissions from new and existing coal

DNR Air Quality Data Gives Sand Mining a Clean Bill of Health

March 6, 2014

Voters Support Sand Mining Industry, WMC Poll Madison – The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced new evidence demonstrating a strong record of compliance with

Voters Oppose Minimum Wage Hike When Told Of Job Losses

March 5, 2014

Study Finds 27,000 Jobs Lost in Wisconsin MADISON – Wisconsin could lose more than 27,000 jobs if a $10.10 per hour minimum wage was passed

WMC Opposes New Global Warming Legislation

February 26, 2014

Jobs Would Be Lost As Energy Prices Spike MADISON — The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced today it is opposing a new proposal from

WMC Applauds Phosphorus Reform Passage

February 21, 2014

High-Wage Jobs Preserved While Protecting the Environment MADISON – This week the Wisconsin State Legislature took up and passed Senate Bill (SB) 547, monumental reform

Ariens Elected WMC Chairman

January 31, 2014

Workforce Development and Improving Business Climate Top Priorities MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Board of Directors today elected Dan Ariens, President and

WMC Propane Shortage Statement

January 28, 2014

The combination of sustained and extreme cold temperatures, a pipeline closure during much of December, and other external factors are contributing to an ongoing shortage

Employers Hail Introduction of Clean Waters, Healthy Economy Act

January 24, 2014

Madison – A new reform aimed at helping businesses comply with the state’s strict phosphorous discharge standards earned the support of four leading business groups

State Chamber Praises Walker Tax Cut Proposal

January 22, 2014

Tax Cuts Will Foster Job Growth, Prosperity MADISON – Governor Scott Walker’s $500 million proposal to cut income and property taxes will provide needed relief

January 23, 2014 – WMC Transportation Committee Meeting

January 22, 2014

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce 501 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703 9 a.m. Individuals are encouraged to participate via teleconference for all or part of