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Issues
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Issues
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WMC Supports Unemployment Insurance Law and Workforce Metrics Reforms
April 14, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of a package of workforce bills, which contain reforms to
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WMC Provides Business Community Access to New School Locator Tool
April 10, 2023
Schoolahoop Now Available on State Chamber’s Website MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has announced
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Governor Tommy Thompson Backs Workforce Referendum in WMC Webinar
March 22, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – hosted a webinar on Wednesday to talk about the
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WMC Statement on EPA-Proposed Guidelines for PFAS
March 14, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield released the below statement following the introduction of the EPA’s proposed
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High Health Care Costs Hurting Wisconsin’s Economic Competitiveness
March 13, 2023
By Willard T. Walker, Jr. Wisconsin health care costs are some of the highest in the nation, placing a growing burden on our local businesses’
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WMC Opposes Proposal to Drastically Cut Medicare Advantage Program
March 3, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed drastically cutting the Medicare Advantage program. Many Wisconsin businesses rely on this program to provide
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WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
January 26, 2023
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School
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SURVEY: Businesses Rate Tax Reform as Top Public Policy Objective
January 25, 2023
Workforce shortage continues to be top concern for employers MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found the workforce shortage to be the top
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SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
January 19, 2023
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming.
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Announces Recipients of 2022 Business Friend of the Environment Award
October 4, 2022
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business