Wisconsin’s Workforce: A Competitive Crisis
April 17, 2026
By Rachel Ver Velde Wisconsin is where we live, work, and raise our families. It’s where we planted roots, found opportunities, and built stable lives.
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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
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
Wisconsin is Falling Behind on Key Competitive Metrics
February 24, 2026
By Kurt R. Bauer Wisconsinites are competitive. Whether it’s our sports teams or economic rankings, we don’t settle for mediocrity. We expect to be national
What Is The Coolest Made in Wisconsin?
September 10, 2025
by Kurt. R. Bauer For the past 10 years, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), in partnership with Johnson Financial Group, has conducted the Coolest Thing
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
Wisconsin Cannot Wait to Catch Midwest, Nation in Tax Rate Competitiveness
June 13, 2023
By Evan Umpir Next month marks 112 years since Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to levy an income tax. Since then, 40 other
Evers Risks Manufacturing Jobs with $650 Million Tax Hike on Key Industry
May 1, 2023
By Evan Umpir Proudly displayed on Wisconsin’s state flag is an arm and hammer, representing one of our historical, hallmark industries: manufacturing. Manufacturing contributed more
High Health Care Costs Hurting Wisconsin’s Economic Competitiveness
March 13, 2023
By Willard T. Walker, Jr. Wisconsin health care costs are some of the highest in the nation, placing a growing burden on our local businesses’
Bauer: U.S. Manufacturing is the Best Defense Against China
March 3, 2023
Kurt R. Bauer Updated March 2023 Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher is chairing the U.S. House Select Committee on China. That committee met for the first