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Biden EPA’s New Air Standard is Devastating to Manufacturing and the Economy
MADISON – President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the PM2.5 rule on Wednesday that would make significant changes to National Ambient Air Quality
February 8, 2024
WMC Supports Decoupling Parental Choice Programs and Independent Charters from the School Funding Formula
Recently introduced legislation would decouple parental choice programs and independent charters from the school funding formula, reducing the complexity of school funding and providing tax
February 8, 2024
WMC Testifies to Rein in Raising Taxes by Gubernatorial Veto
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
February 8, 2024
WMC and WMC Litigation Center Celebrate Court’s Decision to Strike Down Illegal Transportation Tax
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
February 7, 2024
33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined
February 6, 2024
Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state
February 5, 2024