Lowering Taxes Would Help Make Wisconsin More Competitive
April 15, 2026
By Evan Umpir Tax Day, for many, is often synonymous with wondering how much we owe or get back. The real question Wisconsin families and
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Property Taxes Are High, But How Are School Districts Actually Spending Your Money?
April 3, 2026
By Scott Manley With affordability being top of mind for Wisconsinites, people throughout the Badger state were surprised to see massive property tax increases on
WMC Advocates for Employer-provided Childcare Tax Credit
August 29, 2025
Evan Umpir, Director of Tax, Transportation, & Legal Affairs, testified in favor of Senate Bill 291 (SB 291). This bill expands the Business Development Tax Credit
Wisconsin Businesses Have Mixed Views on Tariffs
June 30, 2025
By Kurt R. Bauer The tariff issue reminds me of an old political joke about a congressman who tries to straddle the line on an
WMC Serves Notice of Claim on Neenah
October 24, 2024
Alleges City Imposing Unlawful Property Tax NEENAH – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s combined chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – served
Congressman Bryan Steil Addresses Key Policy Concerns Ahead of Election
October 8, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdBnLiz5X3I MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s (WMC) Kurt Bauer recently sat down with Congressman Bryan Steil to discuss some of the policy issues at
Congressman Tiffany Talks Inflation, Energy with Business Leaders
August 9, 2024
WMC & AFP-Wisconsin Hosted a Discussion on Policy Solutions to Promote a Prosperous Economy SCHOFIELD – Local business leaders were joined by Congressman Tom Tiffany
Inflation & High Interest Rates Drive Sustained Economic Pessimism
August 5, 2024
Nearly Half of Wisconsin Employers have Delayed or Reduced Capital Expenditures Due to High Interest Rates MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses shows
WMC Testifies to Rein in Raising Taxes by Gubernatorial Veto
February 8, 2024
Evan Umpir, WMC’s General Counsel & Director of Tax, testified in support of a state constitutional amendment that would prevent a governor from raising a
WMC and WMC Litigation Center Celebrate Court’s Decision to Strike Down Illegal Transportation Tax
February 7, 2024
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Court of Appeals struck down the Village of Pewaukee’s transportation utility fee, confirming the charge is an illegal tax. Wisconsin