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Business Leaders Attend Legislative Day in Madison
The Alliance hosted our second annual Legislative Day in Madison yesterday, giving business leaders an opportunity to meet with 15 different legislators and staff. We were proud to advocate on behalf of businesses on important topics, including the modernization of I-94, solutions for increased housing, protecting the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit, and the impact…
Read MoreNew Law Expands Tax Credit for Workforce Housing & Childcare
In December, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 280 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 78, expanding and clarifying Wisconsin’s Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) to support employer investments in workforce housing and childcare. This legislation was supported by the Alliance, and we registered in favor of the bill. Under the new law, businesses may claim…
Read MoreTPC Votes to Advance Study on I-94 in Waukesha County
Today, the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) voted to advance two studies that will investigate safety improvements and operational solutions along US 53 in Eau Claire and I-94 in Waukesha County. The US 53 corridor has safety and operational needs due to high traffic volumes and higher than average crash rates. The I-94 corridor from Willow…
Read MoreAlliance Welcomes U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on EPA’s Reclassification of Ozone Standard
The Waukesha Business Alliance welcomes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s decision to stay the EPA’s reclassification of southeastern Wisconsin counties, including Waukesha, as “serious” nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. The ruling halts the implementation of stricter air quality regulations that would have imposed costly permitting and compliance burdens on…
Read MoreI-94 West Coalition Continues to Grow
The Alliance recently hosted representatives from Waukesha County to speak to our Infrastructure Policy Committee, several local legislators, and additional business leaders about the expansion of I-94 West. The Alliance has formed a coalition of over 20 organizations in support of the project. Yesterday, the Alliance submitted the following letter to the Wisconsin DOT.
Read MoreI-94 West Project Information
I-94 West Project Information The Waukesha County Business Alliance is actively advocating for the expansion of I-94 from Highway SS to the Waukesha County line, a critical infrastructure project for the County. While the project was briefly included in the state budget, a gubernatorial veto means the next step is through the Wisconsin Department of…
Read MoreAlliance Forming Coalition to Advance I-94 Expansion in Western Waukesha County
The Alliance is actively advocating for the expansion of I-94 from Highway SS to the Waukesha County line. While the project was briefly included in the state budget thanks to support from Senator Bradley and County Executive Farrow, a gubernatorial veto means the next step is through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Projects Commission…
Read MoreUpdate on I-94 Expansion
The Alliance Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the proposed expansion of I-94 through western Waukesha County, a 12.5-mile stretch from County Highway SS to the county line. We recognize the expansion is a top regional priority for workforce access, economic development, and long-term competitiveness. Why This Matters:The I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Madison…
Read MoreTariff Update from the AllianceTariff Update: Monitoring Impact on Local IndustriesTariff Update from the Alliance
The United States has introduced and implemented a series of new tariffs under President Trump’s “America First” and “reciprocal” trade policy, with additional tariffs under consideration. In response, several countries have announced or enacted retaliatory measures. Canada and Mexico have already imposed their own tariffs in response to earlier U.S. actions. China has levied a…
Read MoreUpdate on EPA Nonattainment
The Alliance is continuing to advocate on behalf of the business community and Waukesha County. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified Waukesha County—along with several other Wisconsin counties—from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. This reclassification is expected to have significant impacts on economic development in our region. In response, the Alliance is collaborating…
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