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Wisconsin’s Business Voice Since 1911

Wisconsin Association Wisconsin Association of School Boardsof School Boards

2010 Legislative Advocacy Conference2010 Legislative Advocacy Conference

November 13, 2010November 13, 2010

James S. HaneyJames S. Haney

President & CEO


Agenda

Wisconsin Business Climate

Wisconsin Political Climate

Moving Wisconsin Forward – Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Business on Investing in People

Business on Improving Public Systems



WMC’s Mission Make Wisconsin the Most Competitive State in the Nation. But. . .

Wisconsin’s Business Climate Ranking

Forbes – 48th

CEO Index – 43rd

Tax Foundation – 42nd



Income Gap Widens2003 2.3% below U.S. Average

2006 5.9% below U.S. Average

Payroll Employment GrowthU.S. Average Wisconsin

2005 1.7% 1.2%

2006 1.8% 0.9%2007 1.1% 0.5%



Net Out-Migration of People with College Degrees: -8,654

Net In-Migration of People with Less Than High School Education: +15,910


Wisconsin Manufacturing Employment

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Month/Year



2009-2011 State Budget (GAAP)$2.71 Billion Deficit

Shortfall Since 1999

2007-2008 (Last year with all states reporting)4 States in Red – CA: $4.17B; IL: $3.93B;

WI: $2.5B; and ME: $.24B

Per Capita: Wisconsin is #1 – $445 per person(IL: $305; ME: $181; and CA: $113)



Key Factors in States with Top 10 Business Climates

Low Taxes Positive Regulatory Environment Positive Legal Climate Low Levels of Unionization Robust Population and Income Growth

We can compete if we make fundamental change.



2009: Governor and Legislature Made Things Worse

$3 Billion in Higher Taxes and Fees 10% Government Spending Hike New Mandates on Businesses Expanded Liability and Attempted Joint

and Several Increased Insurance Premiums



What a Difference

a Year Makes…



Mid 2009

Stimulus Bill Passed Obama Riding High in Polls Democrats had Huge Back-to-Back

Electoral Victories ’06 and ’08 Pundits Predicted Realignment



Mid 2010

Tea Parties, Health Care Battle Obama Poll Numbers Down Democrats Face Tough Re-Elects Obey, Doyle Retire in Wisconsin Democratic Legislative Leaders Run

for Higher Office



What’s Going On?

Voters Are Unhappy

Economy Drives Voter Approval

Jobs Matter



Outsiders Beat Insiders

Long-Time Incumbents Lost

Independents Broke for GOP, But Are NOT Republicans

Lesson: Independent Voters Are Independent and Swing Elections



GOP Sweep

Governor

U.S. Senate

Attorney General

+ Congressional Seats

State Senate

State Assembly


Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Make Wisconsin Competitive Again

Positive Set of Pro-Growth Policies

Create Jobs

Long-Term Business Climate Improvement


Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Live Within Our Means

Cap Government Spending

Balance the Budget

Repeal Tax Increases from 2009


Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Unleash Private Investment

Harmonize State & Federal Regulation

Establish Comprehensive One-Stop Permitting at Department of Commerce

Businesses Need Speed and Predictability Approving a Permit Leads to Job Growth


Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Ensure Justice For All

Enact Comprehensive Product Liability Reform

Establish Limits on Punitive Damages


Wisconsin Jobs 2010

Wisconsin Jobs 2010 Provides a

Roadmap for Success . . .

To Compete Better for Jobs

To Create Prosperity for Our Families


Business on Investing in People

Enhance Educational Achievement

Encourage Personal Improvement

Enhance Employment Training Opportunities


Business on Improving Public Systems

Encourage Balanced Budgeting

Control Property Taxes

Encourage Efficiency

Understand and Manage Benefit Costs

Reduce Cost Shifting


Contact Information

James S. HaneyPresident & CEO

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

501 E. Washington Avenue

P. O. Box 352, Madison, WI 53701-0352

[email protected]

608-258-3400

www.wmc.org

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