Kurt Bauer

State Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?

Rise in layoffs so far in 2023. But unemployment in Wisconsin still near historic low.

Wisconsin 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.

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.

6 Ways to Measure State of Workers

The data shows some surprising improvements in Wisconsin employment picture.

Pandemic Inflation Squeezing Household Budgets

One economist says this inflation is a temporary trend, caused by supply shortages.

‘We Aren’t Lazy People’

Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.

Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC

But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%

Release Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.

Survey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses

39% said it had "somewhat negative” effect, 36% a "very negative” effect on business.

State Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter

In line with nation, not as bad as other Great Lakes states from January through March.

WMC: Clarity Needed from DHS and Sec. Andrea Palm

Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling

Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.

WMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

WMC Announces Plan to Get Back to Business

Proposal Will Protect Lives, Livelihoods and Wisconsin’s Future

WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home Extension

Two-Thousand Sign onto Letter to Gov. Evers Calling for Economic Restart

Wisconsin Businesses Call on Gov. Evers for a Plan to Restart the Economy

State Launches Programs To Aid Business

Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.

Six Companies Win 32nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards

State’s Exports Down in 2019

But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.

The New Conservative Heavyweight

Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.

Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?

None raised any doubts about a deal that always seemed suspect.

Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana

And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.

About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson

Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.

Should State Drop “America’s Dairyland” Slogan?

Big bucks WMC wants license plates changed. Big bucks Dairy Business group disagrees.

The Future of Wisconsin

How to position the state economy in a truly global era.

U.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

Why Conservatives Attack Minnesota

They condemn its business climate even as it out-performs Wisconsin.

Why Is Minnesota Outperforming Wisconsin?

Does having a Republican or Democratic governor explain the difference?

Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?

While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.