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Tariff 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…
Read MoreAlliance Joins Regional Coalition to Address Ozone Nonattainment Issue
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…
Read MoreWaukesha County & Others Across Wisconsin Being Reclassified to Serious Nonattainment for Ozone
Waukesha County, along with several other Wisconsin counties, is being reclassified from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published this reclassification, which is effective January 16, 2025, which will require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to implement stricter controls on nitrogen oxides (NOX) and Volatile Organic Compounds…
Read MoreAlliance Thanks County for Withdrawing Sales Tax Ordinance
The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to vote on a proposed county sales tax this evening. Prior to the meeting, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced that the County was withdrawing the sales tax ordinance from consideration at its County Board Meeting. Here is the Alliance’s statement on tonight’s announcement: “The Alliance thanks County Executive Paul…
Read MoreUpdate on Waukesha County’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Last week, the Alliance announced that we were publicly opposing a proposed 0.5% Waukesha County sales tax, which would begin on July 1, 2025. The Alliance listened to feedback from our members, who are concerned about the rushed proposal to implement a county sales tax. Members believe this proposal increases taxes by too much, too…
Read MoreFlexRide Celebrates Continued Expansion
FlexRide Milwaukee recently announced an expansion to serve residents of Milwaukee’s West Side and additional job centers in New Berlin and Oak Creek. The new service was announced at a news conference and ribbon cutting event on Monday at Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Company in New Berlin. The expansion announcement comes after the September launch of FlexRide…
Read MoreAlliance Advocates for Business Priorities During Budget Process
During the state’s biennial budget process, the Alliance takes our advocacy work a step further by working to advance priorities and projects. Our focus is on core business priorities, such as driving workforce development solutions and advocating for pro-business tax policies and a regulatory climate to keep Wisconsin competitive. Below are three specific issues that…
Read MoreAlliance participates in roundtable on FlexRide expansion
Last week, the Alliance participated in a Workforce Innovation Grant roundtable discussion on FlexRide. The roundtable was hosted at Alliance member company Scan-Pac, in conjunction with MobiliSE, and included Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Amy Pechacek, Department of Workforce Development secretary-designee and Craig Thompson, secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation…
Read More94 EW: WisDOT accepting comments through June 30; additional public meetings scheduled
The Alliance has long supported completion of the I-94 East-West corridor between 16th Street and 70th Street through modernization and expansion of the corridor. Last year, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced it was proceeding with a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) using recent data and additional public input. The department continues to analyze…
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