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WMC Supports Prohibiting Government Mandates on Gas-Powered Engines

April 14, 2023

WMC’s Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in favor of legislation that would prohibit a state agency or local government from banning

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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.