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Wisconsin Sand Mining Country Ranked First for Clean Air Quality

May 6, 2014

MADISON – Two northwestern Wisconsin communities that are near industrial sand mining operations have been ranked among the cleanest for air quality in the nation,

WMC Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Phosphorus Reform into Law

April 23, 2014

Family Sustaining Jobs Preserved While Improving the Environment MADISON – This week Governor Walker signed Senate Bill (SB) 547, monumental reform regarding the state’s phosphorus

State Chamber Seeking Environment Award Applications

March 17, 2014

Business Friend of the Environment Award nominations accepted through March 28 Madison – Wisconsin’s chamber of commerce, WMC, is now accepting nominations for the 25th

WMC Praises Senate for Passing Asbestos Trust Transparency Bill

March 12, 2014

Reform Protects Victims from Double-Dipping Lawyers MADISON – The state’s chamber of commerce (WMC) Wednesday praised state Senators who supported asbestos trust transparency reform that

Study: Wisconsin Hardest Hit State by EPA War on Coal

March 11, 2014

A study recently released by the Heritage Foundation found that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pending regulations of carbon emissions from new and existing coal

DNR Air Quality Data Gives Sand Mining a Clean Bill of Health

March 6, 2014

Voters Support Sand Mining Industry, WMC Poll Madison – The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced new evidence demonstrating a strong record of compliance with

Voters Oppose Minimum Wage Hike When Told Of Job Losses

March 5, 2014

Study Finds 27,000 Jobs Lost in Wisconsin MADISON – Wisconsin could lose more than 27,000 jobs if a $10.10 per hour minimum wage was passed

Media Advisory: WMC, Business Groups Host Press Conference on Minimum Wage Hikes

March 4, 2014

Voters Oppose Plan When Told Of Job Losses MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Nine Companies Receive 2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award

February 27, 2014

Milwaukee – Nine Wisconsin companies were awarded a prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award. The winners were announced Thursday night at a black tie

WMC Opposes New Global Warming Legislation

February 26, 2014

Jobs Would Be Lost As Energy Prices Spike MADISON — The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced today it is opposing a new proposal from