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Evers Risks Manufacturing Jobs with $650 Million Tax Hike on Key Industry

By Evan Umpir Proudly displayed on Wisconsin’s state flag is an arm and hammer, representing one of our historical, hallmark industries: manufacturing. Manufacturing contributed more

May 1, 2023

WMC Submits Testimony on DNR Appointment

WMC submitted written testimony on the appointment of Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Department of Natural Resources. WMC urged the Secretary-designee to

April 28, 2023

WMC Testifies on Flat-Tax Proposal

WMC testified at hearings in both the Senate and Assembly on cutting income taxes in Wisconsin. Wisconsin currently has the 8th highest top marginal tax

April 28, 2023

Nominations Now Open for Business Friend of the Environment Awards

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend

April 20, 2023

WMC Supports Prohibiting Government Mandates on Gas-Powered Engines

WMC’s Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in favor of legislation that would prohibit a state agency or local government from banning

April 14, 2023

WMC Supports Unemployment Insurance Law and Workforce Metrics Reforms

WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of a package of workforce bills, which contain reforms to

April 14, 2023