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High Health Care Costs Hurting Wisconsin’s Economic Competitiveness

By Willard T. Walker, Jr. Wisconsin health care costs are some of the highest in the nation, placing a growing burden on our local businesses’

March 13, 2023

WMC Opposes Proposal to Drastically Cut Medicare Advantage Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed drastically cutting the Medicare Advantage program. Many Wisconsin businesses rely on this program to provide

March 3, 2023

WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms

MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School

January 26, 2023

SURVEY: Businesses Rate Tax Reform as Top Public Policy Objective

Workforce shortage continues to be top concern for employers MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses found the workforce shortage to be the top

January 25, 2023

SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming.

January 19, 2023

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Announces Recipients of 2022 Business Friend of the Environment Award

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business

October 4, 2022