Voters Overwhelmingly Support Iron Mining Reform
February 26, 2013
Repeated Polls Show Consistently Strong Voter Support MADISON – A new poll found that 62 percent of Wisconsin voters support iron mining reform pending at
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Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Human Resources & Employment Law
February 22, 2013
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
February 22, 2013
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
February 22, 2013
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
February 22, 2013
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
February 22, 2013
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.
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Civil Justice & Legal Reform
February 22, 2013
For many years, Wisconsin businesses faced growing litigation costs due to an unfavorable legal climate. The higher costs from litigation hurt our overall competitiveness, and
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Regulatory Reform
February 22, 2013
Businesses have consistently cited Wisconsin’s costly and onerous regulatory climate as a key factor inhibiting economic growth. In a survey of Wisconsin businesses, 97 percent
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Taxes & Government Spending
February 22, 2013
Unfortunately, Wisconsin has consistently ranked among the top 10 highest-taxed states in the nation. High taxes create a competitive disadvantage for Wisconsin employers by increasing
Wanted: Environmental Success Stories
February 20, 2013
WMC is accepting nominations for the 25th annual Business Friend of the Environment Awards, honoring companies that have made significant improvements in the areas of