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Statement from WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer on today’s jobs numbers
Statement from WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer on today’s jobs numbers MADISON – “With the enactment of more than 30 pro-jobs reforms since January 2011, I am not surprised to
March 8, 2012
Schultz, Jauch Lead Senate Democrats in Killing Iron Mining Jobs in Wisconsin
MADISON – State Senator Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) teamed up with Senator Robert Jauch (D-Poplar) and 15 other Senate Democrats to kill a $1.5 billion iron mine that would have
March 7, 2012
WMC Lauds JFC Approval of Compromise Iron Mining Bill
MADISON – The state’s largest business group Tuesday lauded the Joint Finance Committee for approving a compromise iron mining reform bill that is needed to encourage safe, clean iron mining in
March 6, 2012
Senator Glenn Grothman Receives Exemplar Award
Award Recognizes Exemplary Public Policy Initiative in Support of Manufacturing MILWAUKEE – Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) received the WMC “Exemplar Award” for spearheading the most exemplary public policy initiative
February 28, 2012
Schultz/Jauch Legislation Hits Mining with $172 Million Tax Each Year
Tax Makes Iron Mining Economically Impossible MADISON – A new mining bill would force mining companies to pay $172 million a year, and worsen Wisconsin’s climate for mining, WMC said
February 23, 2012
WMC Opposes Schultz/Jauch Mining Legislation
Bill Worsens Mining Climate with Taxes, Regulations MADISON – WMC announced Wednesday it will oppose newly unveiled mining legislation because the plan worsens the state’s poor climate for mining with
February 22, 2012