Wisconsin Competitiveness Report

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The Wisconsin Competitiveness Report, released by WMC Foundation as part of its Future Wisconsin Project, provides a data-driven assessment of the state’s economic standing and outlines actionable solutions to strengthen Wisconsin’s future. The report delivers a clear message: Wisconsin is falling behind on the metrics that matter most for economic growth, workforce development, and long-term prosperity.

Since its release, the report has sparked widespread discussion among policymakers, business leaders, and media outlets. This gallery is a centralized hub featuring the growing collection of coverage on the report — highlighting how the message is being amplified.

Ep. 1 | Wisconsin Must Choose Red Carpet Over Red Tape

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Ep. 1 | Wisconsin Must Choose Red Carpet Over Red Tape

The first episode of this new limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report highlights the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. WMC President/CEO Kurt Bauer sits down with WMC Foundation President Wade Goodsell to break down key issues—including workforce, taxes, education, and healthcare—and examine topline metrics showing where Wisconsin is falling behind.

WISCONSIN COMPETITIVENESS REPORT

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WISCONSIN COMPETITIVENESS REPORT

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“Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter, like taxation, workforce, education, regulations, and health care affordability. As a state, we should be rolling out the red carpet to attract business investment and talent. Instead, we are entangling businesses in red tape and burdening them with higher costs.”

– KURT BAUER

“Rising healthcare costs are a major threat not just to Wisconsin families, but to businesses and the state’s overall economic competitiveness. Common-sense policies can lower costs and better position Wisconsin for success.”

– RACHEL VER VELDE

“Taxpayers are right to be angry that our property taxes are so high, and they should be especially angry about the misallocation of their school tax dollars. High property taxes and low return-on-investment are a choice, and school districts have chosen poorly.”

– SCOTT MANLEY

“Wisconsin’s tax climate is failing its families and businesses as other states and the nation work hard to keep more money in the pockets of those who earn it and unlock prosperity. Our tax policies are unquestionably stymying our state’s competitiveness. We have a taxing problem, and we must fix it.”

-EVAN UMPIR

“Businesses decide where to invest based on which states make it easiest to operate, grow, and succeed. Some states roll out the red carpet for businesses. Other states roll out the red tape. Wisconsin must decide which state it wants to be.”

– WADE GOODSELL