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January 9, 2012
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WMC Urges Passage of Bi-Partisan Plan for Low-Cost Drugs
January 5, 2012
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Wednesday urged the Legislature to approve bi-partisan legislation that would allow the sale of low-cost prescription drugs in Wisconsin.
WMC 2012 Economic Outlook Survey: 94 Percent of CEOs Say State is Headed in Right Direction
January 3, 2012
MADISON – Wisconsin CEOs are bullish about Wisconsin heading into 2012, with 94 percent saying the state is heading in the right direction, but executives
Wisconsin Business Climate Improves in 2011
December 20, 2011
MADISON – Wisconsin’s business climate improved dramatically this year as Governor Scott Walker and the Legislature approved historic pro-growth reforms that will foster long-term economic
Proposed Iron Mine a Win for Jobs, Taxpayers & the Environment
December 19, 2011
Wisconsin has an incredible opportunity to create thousands of family-supporting jobs if a proposed iron mine is allowed to move forward in Northern Wisconsin. In
WMC Hails Assembly for Advancing Needed Mining Reforms
December 8, 2011
MADISON – WMC today hailed the announcement that an iron mining reform bill is slated to advance in the Assembly, as key leaders unveiled their
Twenty-four Business Groups Urge Passage of Iron Mining Legislation
December 6, 2011
MADISON– Twenty-four business groups – whose members employ hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin workers – called on the Legislature today to approve iron mining reforms
Stop Costly Regulations, WMC Tells Federal Agency Head
November 15, 2011
MADISON – The state’s largest business and industry advocate has a message for the head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when she visits
WMC Hails Bi-Partisan Cooperation on Mine Near Hurley
November 11, 2011
MADISON – WMC hailed a strong showing of bi-partisan support for opening a new mine near Hurley as the Iron County Democrat and Republican parties
WMC Comments on State Compensation Reforms
October 25, 2011
MADISON– Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce today praised Governor Scott Walker’s administration for proposing state worker pay reforms that more closely resemble private sector pay. The