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WMC Supports Lowering Income Tax Rates

On Aug. 29, Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir testified in favor of Assembly Bill 386. The bill proposes to lower Wisconsin’s third

September 1, 2023

Overtime Pay Requirement Proposal Would Hurt Economy

The Biden Administration is proposing a new rule that would require overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $55,000 per year. “It’s going

August 31, 2023

WMC & AFP-Wisconsin Host Economic & Policy Roundtable

NEW BERLIN – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – and Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin (AFP-Wisconsin) hosted

August 23, 2023

WMC Responds to Gov. Evers Vetoing Pro-Consumer Energy Bills

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers vetoed three bills – AB 141, AB 142, and SB 49 – that would have protected consumer access to gas-powered

August 4, 2023

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Wisconsin Employers Give K-12 Schools a Failing Grade

73% of Businesses Say Students Graduating from the Public K-12 System are Unprepared for the Workforce MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses

July 17, 2023

Gov. Evers Vetoes Middle Class & Small Business Tax Cuts

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2023-25 State Budget on Wednesday with a number of partial vetoes, including striking language that would have cut

July 5, 2023