
Issues
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Issues
Reform Energy & Telecommunication Regulation
Legislative Agenda We must continue the process of restructuring and appropriately deregulating portions of the electric utility and telecommunications industries in Wisconsin. Access to a
Improve Education and Training
Legislative Agenda A world-class education system from kindergarten to college, or technical school, is essential if Wisconsin business and industry is to remain competitive in
Reform Employment Laws
Legislative Agenda Wage and benefit mandates, and other employment regulations, drive up costs and affect the ability of Wisconsin business to compete in national and
Enhance Transportation System
Legislative Agenda State transportation policies should ensure that all aspects of our transportation infrastructure are properly maintained and expanded as necessary, while ensuring that limited
Reform the Legal System
Recent State Supreme Court decisions have thrown Wisconsin’s economy into a liability crisis. The court invalidated reasonable limits on medical malpractice non-economic damages, opened the
Governor Walker Calls for Public Employees to Pay 12% of Health Care Premiums
Currently, State Employees Pay 5%-6%, Compared to 30% for Private Employees With Family Coverage As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Governor Walker, in his
WMC Hails Swift Legislative Approval of Regulation Reform
MADISON – Wisconsin’s job creation prospects will improve with the passage of a comprehensive regulation reform bill approved by the Legislature, WMC said Friday. “Wisconsin’s
February 10, 2011 – WMC Transportation Committee Meeting
February 10, 2011 – WMC Transportation Committee Meeting AGENDA 1 p.m. Call to Order Introductions – R.J. Pirlot, WMC Representative 1:05 p.m. Discussion Topics: Freight
WMC Launches Radio Ads on “Hidden Health Care Tax”
Hospital Underfunding Drives Up Health Care Costs MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce announced Monday that it will launch a statewide radio ad campaign explaining
Jan 19, 2011 – WMC Transportation Committee Meeting
AGENDA 9 a.m. Call to Order Introductions – Jason Culotta, WMC Director of Tax and Transportation Policy 9:05 a.m. Guest Speaker — Craig Thompson: “Overview