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Legislation Protecting Businesses from Facing Unexpected PPP Taxes Moves Closer to Becoming Law
February 10, 2021
MADISON – The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved an amendment to Assembly Bill 2 (AB 2) on Wednesday that will ensure Wisconsin businesses can deduct expenses
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WMC Urges Bipartisan Bill on COVID-19 Liability Protections Following Governor’s Veto
February 8, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – called on the State Legislature and Gov. Tony
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WMC Applauds Lawmakers for Moving Forward Legislation to Protect Businesses from Facing Unexpected PPP Taxes
February 4, 2021
MADISON – The Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue approved an amendment to Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) on Thursday that will ensure Wisconsin businesses
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30 Business & Advocacy Groups Oppose $450 Million Surprise COVID Tax on Small Businesses
February 1, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – joined a group of 30 business associations and
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Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Attempts to Hit Small Businesses with Surprise $450 Million Tax Hike
January 28, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – denounced plans by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
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WMC Disappointed Manufacturing Workers Excluded from Phase 1B Vaccinations
January 26, 2021
MADISON – On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers and Dept. of Health Services (DHS) Secretary Karen Timberlake announced that manufacturing workers would be excluded from Phase 1B
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WMC Urges Incoming Health Secretary to Include Manufacturers in Phase 1B Vaccinations
January 25, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – sent a letter to Department of Health Services
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WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ PFAS-Related Litigation
January 22, 2021
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced on late Friday afternoon that he was directing the state’s Departments of Justice and Administration to hire lawyers to pursue
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WMC Statement on Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
January 20, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below
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WMC Statement on Senate Passage of COVID-19 Liability Protections
January 12, 2021
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate approved Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 1 on Tuesday, which included COVID-19 liability protections for businesses and other