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WMC and WMC Litigation Center Celebrate Court’s Decision to Strike Down Illegal Transportation Tax

February 7, 2024

MADISON – On Wednesday, the Court of Appeals struck down the Village of Pewaukee’s transportation utility fee, confirming the charge is an illegal tax. Wisconsin

33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform

February 6, 2024

Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined

Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs

February 5, 2024

More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state

WMC Promotes Evan Umpir to General Counsel

January 23, 2024

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Tuesday the promotion of Evan Umpir. In

Economic Optimism Drops to Historic Low in Latest Wisconsin Employer Survey

January 18, 2024

Hiring & Wage Growth Dip Significantly from One Year Ago MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024,

WMC Applauds Senate Passage of EV Charging Legislation

January 16, 2024

MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the

Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Finalists Announced

January 11, 2024

MADISON – Thirty-six Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 35th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. Manufacturing is the state’s top

Craig Summerfield Promoted to WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy

January 10, 2024

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Thursday that Craig Summerfield was promoted to Senior

Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2024 Leadership

January 10, 2024

MADISON – The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), announced new leadership at the first of the year.

Lawsuit: Department of Justice Unlawfully Delayed Public Records Request for 18 Months

December 14, 2023

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Wisconsin Department