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Dane County Ruling that Overturns Portions of Act 10 Incorrectly Interprets the Law
MADISON – A Dane County judge restored collective bargaining rights on Monday for public employees in Wisconsin by overturning portions of 2011 Act 10 –
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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WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
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Improve Health Care System
Legislative Agenda Health care costs are a significant factor in the competitiveness of Wisconsin business. We must focus our cost containment efforts on re-engaging consumers
Reform Energy & Telecommunication Regulation
Legislative Agenda We must continue the process of restructuring and appropriately deregulating portions of the electric utility and telecommunications industries in Wisconsin. Access to a
Improve Education and Training
Legislative Agenda A world-class education system from kindergarten to college, or technical school, is essential if Wisconsin business and industry is to remain competitive in
Reform Employment Laws
Legislative Agenda Wage and benefit mandates, and other employment regulations, drive up costs and affect the ability of Wisconsin business to compete in national and
Enhance Transportation System
Legislative Agenda State transportation policies should ensure that all aspects of our transportation infrastructure are properly maintained and expanded as necessary, while ensuring that limited
Reform the Legal System
Recent State Supreme Court decisions have thrown Wisconsin’s economy into a liability crisis. The court invalidated reasonable limits on medical malpractice non-economic damages, opened the