Economic Uncertainty Plagues Wisconsin Business Leaders
June 10, 2025
Survey shows employers having fewer problems finding workers National and global economic conditions top the list of concerns for state business leaders, according to the
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WMC Issues Statement on Healthcare Price Transparency Executive Order
February 26, 2025
MADISON – On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to enforce healthcare costs price transparency. The order imposes a 90-day deadline for the Departments
Evers Budget Promises Higher Health Care Costs
February 20, 2025
MADISON – Following Governor Evers’ budget address, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Associate Vice President of Government Relations & Senior Political Advisor Rachel Ver Velde released
Wisconsin Employers Slow Hiring, Investment Due to High Health Care Costs
September 24, 2024
Nearly Half of Badger State Employers Saw Double-Digit Health Care Cost Increases in Last Year MADISON – High health care costs are hurting Wisconsin’s business
Wisconsin Hospital Costs are 5th Highest in the Country, More Than Three Times What Medicare Pays
May 14, 2024
Report: High Hospital Prices are Driving Overall Health Care Cost Increases MADISON – Wisconsin has some of the highest hospital costs in the country according
WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
WMC and Labor Leaders Testify in Support of Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 9, 2024
WMC’s Senior Policy Director Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of two bills to reform the Worker’s Compensation system in Wisconsin. LRB-5292/P3 and LRB-5293/P2 were
33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 6, 2024
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined
Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
February 5, 2024
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state