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Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs

More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state

February 5, 2024

WMC Supports Child Care Tax Credit for Employers

Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir testified in support of Senate Bill 623 which would create a tax credit for businesses that

February 2, 2024

WMC Advocates for Capping Nuclear Verdicts

Evan Umpir, Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs, testified before the Senate Judiciary & Public Safety Committee in support of Senate Bill 613. This bill

February 1, 2024

Economic Optimism Drops to Historic Low in Latest Wisconsin Employer Survey

Hiring & Wage Growth Dip Significantly from One Year Ago MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024,

January 18, 2024

WMC Applauds Senate Passage of EV Charging Legislation

MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the

January 16, 2024

WMC Advocates for Changes to Wetland Mapping Legislation

WMC testified in the Assembly Committee on the Environment and sought changes to pending legislation (AB 254) related to the mapping of wetlands. The proposed

January 12, 2024