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WMC Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Phosphorus Reform into Law

Family Sustaining Jobs Preserved While Improving the Environment MADISON – This week Governor Walker signed Senate Bill (SB) 547, monumental reform regarding the state’s phosphorus discharge requirements, and the reform

April 23, 2014

State Chamber Seeking Environment Award Applications

Business Friend of the Environment Award nominations accepted through March 28 Madison – Wisconsin’s chamber of commerce, WMC, is now accepting nominations for the 25th Annual Business Friend of the

March 17, 2014

WMC Praises Senate for Passing Asbestos Trust Transparency Bill

Reform Protects Victims from Double-Dipping Lawyers MADISON – The state’s chamber of commerce (WMC) Wednesday praised state Senators who supported asbestos trust transparency reform that protects funds intended for victims

March 12, 2014

Study: Wisconsin Hardest Hit State by EPA War on Coal

A study recently released by the Heritage Foundation found that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pending regulations of carbon emissions from new and existing coal fired power plants, also known

March 11, 2014

DNR Air Quality Data Gives Sand Mining a Clean Bill of Health

Voters Support Sand Mining Industry, WMC Poll Madison – The Wisconsin chamber of commerce (WMC) announced new evidence demonstrating a strong record of compliance with air regulations by Wisconsin’s industrial

March 6, 2014

Voters Oppose Minimum Wage Hike When Told Of Job Losses

Study Finds 27,000 Jobs Lost in Wisconsin MADISON – Wisconsin could lose more than 27,000 jobs if a $10.10 per hour minimum wage was passed into law, according to a

March 5, 2014