Kurt R. Bauer, CEO of Wisconsin’s Chamber of Commerce.
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Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10
Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bruce MurphyDane County Ruling that Overturns Portions of Act 10 Incorrectly Interprets the Law
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Dec 2nd, 2024 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & CommerceLegislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off
Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?
Nov 4th, 2024 by Corrinne HessAs Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters
Views on economy not as negative as a year ago, but inflation still a concern.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Joe SchulzInflation Has Declined, But Not Stamped Out, Fed Reserve Official Says
His speech to Wisconsin business executives says interest rates are likely near peak.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Joe SchulzMany State Businesses Embrace DEI
Future of Wisconsin's workforce depends on attracting young and diverse employees, business experts say.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Joe SchulzState Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?
Rise in layoffs so far in 2023. But unemployment in Wisconsin still near historic low.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Joe SchulzWisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe SchulzHigh Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Erik GunnState Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess6 Ways to Measure State of Workers
The data shows some surprising improvements in Wisconsin employment picture.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Steven WaltersPandemic Inflation Squeezing Household Budgets
One economist says this inflation is a temporary trend, caused by supply shortages.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield‘We Aren’t Lazy People’
Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Bram Sable-SmithEvers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC
But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%
Oct 8th, 2020 by Rachael VasquezRelease Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks
Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Christa WesterbergSurvey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses
39% said it had "somewhat negative” effect, 36% a "very negative” effect on business.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Rachael VasquezState Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter
In line with nation, not as bad as other Great Lakes states from January through March.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Rachael VasquezWMC: Clarity Needed from DHS and Sec. Andrea Palm
Jul 8th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry RedmanWMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision
May 13th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.
May 1st, 2020 by Erik GunnWMC Announces Plan to Get Back to Business
Proposal Will Protect Lives, Livelihoods and Wisconsin’s Future
Apr 24th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & CommerceWMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home Extension
Apr 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Two-Thousand Sign onto Letter to Gov. Evers Calling for Economic Restart
Apr 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Wisconsin Businesses Call on Gov. Evers for a Plan to Restart the Economy
Apr 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
State Launches Programs To Aid Business
Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSix Companies Win 32nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
Feb 21st, 2020 by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
State’s Exports Down in 2019
But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Hope KirwanThe New Conservative Heavyweight
Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyDid Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?
None raised any doubts about a deal that always seemed suspect.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyEvers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteAbout That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.
May 8th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyShould State Drop “America’s Dairyland” Slogan?
Big bucks WMC wants license plates changed. Big bucks Dairy Business group disagrees.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignThe Future of Wisconsin
How to position the state economy in a truly global era.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Ken SmithU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Call for Action on Export-Import Bank Vacancy
WMC President and CEO Kurt Bauer joins Senator Baldwin in urging advancement of bipartisan nomination to Ex-Im Bank Board
May 16th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWhy Conservatives Attack Minnesota
They condemn its business climate even as it out-performs Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonWhy Is Minnesota Outperforming Wisconsin?
Does having a Republican or Democratic governor explain the difference?
Jul 15th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonCut Income Tax or Property Tax?
While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Steven Walters