WMC Hosts GOP Primary Debate for 8th Congressional District Candidates
July 26, 2024
Ahead of the primary in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, WMC hosted a debate for the GOP candidates vying for the open seat vacated by Mike
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Polling shows likely voters in Wisconsin solidly oppose Biden-Harris gas-car ban and consider the issue ‘important’ for 2024
July 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New polling conducted in Wisconsin on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that
U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Regulatory State in Major Win for the Business Community
June 28, 2024
MADISON – The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine, which for decades allowed unelected agency officials to act
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 Disappointed in Superior City Council Vote Opposing Affordable & Reliable Energy Project
April 4, 2024
MADISON – The Superior City Council denied local approvals on Wednesday for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC), which would play a critical role in
WMC Applauds Legislature’s Passage of EV Charging Legislation, Encourages Evers to Sign Bill
March 12, 2024
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging
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 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”
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