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Polling shows likely voters in Wisconsin solidly oppose Biden-Harris gas-car ban and consider the issue ‘important’ for 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New polling conducted in Wisconsin on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that
UPCOMING EVENT
Business Day in Madison will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2024 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings business leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.
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WMC's Latest Employer Survey
A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers have a positive view of the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 22 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong, which is a significant drop from 39 percent just six months ago and a steady decline from 58 percent in the Summer 2021 survey.
However, the national economy performs even worse with only 10 percent rating it as strong and 28 percent saying it is weak – up from 18 percent one year ago. This abysmal rating of the national economy is actually lower than the 12 percent of Wisconsin employers who rated the U.S. economy as strong in the Summer 2020 survey, which was taken during the economic shutdowns that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WMC Editorial Response to the Wisconsin State Journal
The following WMC editorial response was submitted to the Wisconsin State Journal on Monday, March 14, 2016: To write an objective news story you need
EPA: Proposed changes to rule on Risk Management Program will boost process safety
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing changes to its Risk Management Program rule, claiming the new requirements would improve chemical process safety and
Don’t Make a $163,000 Mistake: Costly Common Safety Concerns
Guest Columnist: Paul J. Lawonn, Partner, North Point Knowledge & Training On December 31, 2015 the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued citations to
2015 CSA Finalists by City
Congratulations to the following companies who are advancing onto Phase II of the Corporate Safety Award process. Alphabetical order by City. To view the list
WMC is Now Accepting Applications for the Business Friend of the Environment Awards
Applications Due Friday, March 18 MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) is now accepting applications for the 27th Annual Business Friend of the Environment
WMC Responds to Career Politician Russ Feingold’s Misinformation on Clean Power Plan
MADISON – Since President Obama’s EPA released the Clean Power Plan last fall, a majority of states and dozens of pro-economic development organizations have filed