Date posted
Mar
20
Honorable Members of Congress: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association writes to you today, representing 700 companies and cooperatives in the food...
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WCMA: A Strong Voice for the Dairy Industry
WCMA is a strong voice for dairy manufacturers and their suppliers at both the state and federal government level, advocating on issues as far-ranging as school nutrition, transportation, milk pricing, workforce development, and food safety.
Guide to Wisconsin's Federal and State Legislators | 2021-22
Signed-in WCMA members have access to a downloadable, interactive guide to Wisconsin’s federal and state legislators. The guide features links to helpful online resources, district maps, Wisconsin state and federal legislators' contact information and committee assignments.
Legislative Tours
As parts of its advocacy efforts, WCMA hosts regular legislative tours of manufacturing facilities and lobbying days for members. To participate in one of these impactful events, contact Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
Policy Positions
WCMA is pleased to share its formal policy positions on issues listed below. Both the WCMA Board of Directors and the WCMA Policy Committee work to develop these documents in concert with WCMA staff.
Date posted
Mar
12
MADISON – At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have...
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Date posted
Feb
27
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks Governor Tony Evers and members of the Wisconsin State Building Commission for their support...
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Date posted
Feb
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for approving eight key bills designed boost...
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Date posted
Feb
11
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of two key dairy industry bills through the Assembly...
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Date posted
Feb
4
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded announcements from Assembly Republicans today, supporting major investments in the...
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Date posted
Jan
29
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members and staff testified today in the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Senate...
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Date posted
Jan
23
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) supports Governor Tony Evers’ call for a Special Session of the Legislature to boost the...
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Date posted
Jan
22
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) tonight cheered Governor Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address, which set forth ambitious...
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Date posted
Jan
10
As dairy farms continuously improve to release the genetic potential of their dairy cows, all aspects of sustainability improve. It’s that...
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Date posted
Dec
19
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is thanking U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today for securing Congressional approval of $20...
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Date posted
Dec
18
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial...
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