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WMC Praises Governor Walker for Signing Historic Iron Mining Reforms
Job Creation, Improved Business Climate Fostered Under New Law MADISON – The state’s Chamber of Commerce and largest business association Monday praised Governor Scott Walker
WMC Lauds Assembly Passage of Historic Iron Mining Reforms
Gov. Walker Slated to Sign Job Creation Legislation MADISON – The state’s Chamber of Commerce and largest business association Thursday lauded the state Assembly for
Bill Tracking – Taxes – 2011-12 Legislative Session
Jason Culotta, Director of Tax & Transportation Policy Bill Number/Author Summary/Status WMC Position AB 1 /SB 5 – Jobs Now Tax Credit
WMC Praises Senate Passage of Iron Mining Reforms
Historic Reforms Herald New Era of Job Creation MADISON – The state’s Chamber of Commerce and largest business association Wednesday praised the Wisconsin Senate for
Voters Overwhelmingly Support Iron Mining Reform
Repeated Polls Show Consistently Strong Voter Support MADISON – A new poll found that 62 percent of Wisconsin voters support iron mining reform pending at
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Human Resources & Employment Law
Wisconsin has enacted employment regulations that go beyond what is required under federal law. This creates the need for employers to comply with two separate
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Affordable Health Care
Rising health care costs are one of Wisconsin’s top economic, business, and consumer concerns. While federal health care reform guarantees access to care for everyone,
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Environment & Energy
Wisconsin employers face an increasingly costly environmental regulatory climate. Many environmental regulations in Wisconsin are more stringent than what is necessary to protect the environment,
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Transportation & Infrastructure
Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure is challenged by growing demands for use of the system, inadequate federal funding, and state funding having been siphoned away in the
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Education & Workforce Preparedness
Despite recent trends in above-average levels of unemployment, thousands of jobs remain unfilled. Employers are struggling to find qualified, skilled workers to fill high-wage positions.