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Joint Business Group Statement on DNR Silica Decision

January 31, 2012

Following is a statement released jointly by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin (APW) and the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA)

WMC Lauds Assembly Passage of Iron Mining Reform Bill

January 27, 2012

MADISON – The state’s largest business group Friday lauded Assembly Republicans for passing needed iron mining reforms and urged the Senate to pass the plan,

Wisconsin Business Coalition Supports Iron Mining Reform

January 26, 2012

Note to Wisconsin Reporters and Editors: A broad coalition of business groups today urged Assembly passage of iron mining reforms contained in AB 426. Please

Briggs & Stratton CEO Becomes New WMC Chair

January 20, 2012

MADISON – States that address the nationwide skilled worker shortage will have a tremendous competitive advantage over states that don’t, which is why the new

Mining Media Toolkit

January 9, 2012

Mining Legislation – Myth vs. Fact WMC Testimony: Support for LRB 3520 – Iron Mining Legislation Iron Mining Bill Presentation Wisconsin is fortunate to have

WMC Urges Passage of Bi-Partisan Plan for Low-Cost Drugs

January 5, 2012

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Wednesday urged the Legislature to approve bi-partisan legislation that would allow the sale of low-cost prescription drugs in Wisconsin.

WMC 2012 Economic Outlook Survey: 94 Percent of CEOs Say State is Headed in Right Direction

January 3, 2012

MADISON – Wisconsin CEOs are bullish about Wisconsin heading into 2012, with 94 percent saying the state is heading in the right direction, but executives

Wisconsin Business Climate Improves in 2011

December 20, 2011

MADISON – Wisconsin’s business climate improved dramatically this year as Governor Scott Walker and the Legislature approved historic pro-growth reforms that will foster long-term economic

Proposed Iron Mine a Win for Jobs, Taxpayers & the Environment

December 19, 2011

Wisconsin has an incredible opportunity to create thousands of family-supporting jobs if a proposed iron mine is allowed to move forward in Northern Wisconsin. In

WMC Hails Assembly for Advancing Needed Mining Reforms

December 8, 2011

MADISON – WMC today hailed the announcement that an iron mining reform bill is slated to advance in the Assembly, as key leaders unveiled their