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Legislation Protecting Businesses from Facing Unexpected PPP Taxes Moves Closer to Becoming Law
February 10, 2021
MADISON – The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved an amendment to Assembly Bill 2 (AB 2) on Wednesday that will ensure Wisconsin businesses can deduct expenses
WMC Urges Bipartisan Bill on COVID-19 Liability Protections Following Governor’s Veto
February 8, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – called on the State Legislature and Gov. Tony
WMC Applauds Lawmakers for Moving Forward Legislation to Protect Businesses from Facing Unexpected PPP Taxes
February 4, 2021
MADISON – The Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue approved an amendment to Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) on Thursday that will ensure Wisconsin businesses
30 Business & Advocacy Groups Oppose $450 Million Surprise COVID Tax on Small Businesses
February 1, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – joined a group of 30 business associations and
Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Attempts to Hit Small Businesses with Surprise $450 Million Tax Hike
January 28, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – denounced plans by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
WMC Disappointed Manufacturing Workers Excluded from Phase 1B Vaccinations
January 26, 2021
MADISON – On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers and Dept. of Health Services (DHS) Secretary Karen Timberlake announced that manufacturing workers would be excluded from Phase 1B
WMC Urges Incoming Health Secretary to Include Manufacturers in Phase 1B Vaccinations
January 25, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – sent a letter to Department of Health Services
WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ PFAS-Related Litigation
January 22, 2021
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced on late Friday afternoon that he was directing the state’s Departments of Justice and Administration to hire lawyers to pursue
WMC Statement on Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
January 20, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the below
WMC Statement on Senate Passage of COVID-19 Liability Protections
January 12, 2021
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate approved Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 1 on Tuesday, which included COVID-19 liability protections for businesses and other