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U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Regulatory State in Major Win for the Business Community
MADISON – The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine, which for decades allowed unelected agency officials to act
June 28, 2024
Wisconsin Hospital Costs are 5th Highest in the Country, More Than Three Times What Medicare Pays
Report: High Hospital Prices are Driving Overall Health Care Cost Increases MADISON – Wisconsin has some of the highest hospital costs in the country according
May 14, 2024
WMC Disappointed in Superior City Council Vote Opposing Affordable & Reliable Energy Project
MADISON – The Superior City Council denied local approvals on Wednesday for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC), which would play a critical role in
April 4, 2024
WMC Applauds Legislature’s Passage of EV Charging Legislation, Encourages Evers to Sign Bill
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging
March 12, 2024
WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
February 15, 2024