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WMC Testifies in Opposition to Cost-Shifting Solar Legislation
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in opposition to legislation (AB 258) to establish new requirements for so-called “community solar”
Biden EPA’s New Air Standard is Devastating to Manufacturing and the Economy
February 8, 2024
MADISON – President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the PM2.5 rule on Wednesday that would make significant changes to National Ambient Air Quality
WMC Advocates for Changes to Wetland Mapping Legislation
January 12, 2024
WMC testified in the Assembly Committee on the Environment and sought changes to pending legislation (AB 254) related to the mapping of wetlands. The proposed
WMC Opposes New DNR PFAS Water System Guidance
October 16, 2023
WMC submitted comments to the state DNR in opposition to new water system guidance related to PFAS. The new guidance imposes reporting requirements when a
WMC, Aquatic Professionals Testify in Support of Private Pond Permitting Exemption
October 2, 2023
WMC and aquatic professionals in Wisconsin testified in support of AB 318 before the Assembly Committee on Environment. This legislation would allow licensed applicators to
Business Community Looks for Lower Costs in Face of Historic Inflation
September 12, 2023
Survey Shows Employers Support Policies to Reduce Taxes, Rein in Health Care Costs MADISON – A recent survey found Wisconsin employers continue to struggle with
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Announces 2023 Business Friend of the Environment Award Recipients
September 12, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business
WMC Seeks Changes to Wetland Legislation
May 15, 2023
WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, requesting changes to legislation (SB 254)
WMC Submits Testimony on DNR Appointment
April 28, 2023
WMC submitted written testimony on the appointment of Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Department of Natural Resources. WMC urged the Secretary-designee to
Nominations Now Open for Business Friend of the Environment Awards
April 20, 2023
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend