WMC & AFP-Wisconsin Hosted a Discussion on Policy Solutions to Promote a Prosperous Economy
SCHOFIELD – Local business leaders were joined by Congressman Tom Tiffany at a roundtable to discuss issues that are most impacting the business community currently: inflation, high interest rates, health care affordability and rising energy prices. The event, held at Merrill Steel in Schofield, was hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP) on July 26.
“Rising costs are a major concern of the business community right now,” said WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer. “Inflation, along with high interest rates and rising energy costs, are prohibitive to investments and other projects. This is detrimental to the overall health of Wisconsin’s economy, but as Rep. Tiffany shared, there are policy solutions that can help mitigate some of these challenges.”
The roundtable was part of a series of events co-hosted by WMC and AFP to show that Prosperity is Possible through forward-thinking policy solutions that rein in government spending, reduce costs for individuals and businesses, and break down barriers that are hampering economic growth.
“Prosperity is possible through policies that unleash American energy, create economic opportunity, and improve healthcare accessibility,” said AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak. “We’re grateful to Rep. Tiffany for being a strong partner in Washington and fighting for a stronger, more prosperous Wisconsin economy. Together, we’re finding real solutions to the high inflation and rising costs to ensure our business community thrives.”
During the roundtable, Congressman Tiffany heard from area executives about a variety of economic challenges. From taxes and regulations to energy and health care, employers were unified in the opinion that rising costs are harming their ability to create news jobs and raise wages.
Congressman Tiffany, WMC and AFP shared in the concern about the economy, and offered a variety of policy solutions that would bring costs down and improve the business climate. Responsible budgeting at the federal level, regulation reform, lowering the tax burden on families and employers, and ensuring everyone has access to affordable and reliable energy would all improve Wisconsin’s economic outlook.
WMC and AFP will continue to work together on similar events to promote policy solutions that ensure Prosperity is Possible for all Wisconsinites. Find out more at prosperityispossible.com.
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