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WMC Disappointed in Superior City Council Vote Opposing Affordable & Reliable Energy Project
MADISON – The Superior City Council denied local approvals on Wednesday for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC), which would play a critical role in
April 4, 2024
WMC Applauds Legislature’s Passage of EV Charging Legislation, Encourages Evers to Sign Bill
MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a final version of SB 791, a bill allowing private business to offer electric vehicle charging
March 12, 2024
WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
February 15, 2024
WMC Testifies in Opposition to Cost-Shifting Solar Legislation
WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in opposition to legislation (AB 258) to establish new requirements for so-called “community solar”
February 15, 2024
WMC and Labor Leaders Testify in Support of Worker’s Compensation Reform
WMC’s Senior Policy Director Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of two bills to reform the Worker’s Compensation system in Wisconsin. LRB-5292/P3 and LRB-5293/P2 were
February 9, 2024