Government Affairs News
How to Run for Office workshop, October 19th
"Conceal Carry' Legislation:
The bulk of the bill - Act 35 - will go into effect November 1st, 2011; In order to prohibit concealed weapons on a business property, business owners or occupants must post a sign notifying persons of the restriction. The sign must be at least 5 inches by seven inches and be located in a prominent place near all of the entrances or all probable access points to the grounds or land to which the restriction applies.
The Government Affairs Committee works on tasks such as:
* Hosting a Legislative Update annually
* distribution of 2-3 Government Affairs Newspages per year
* host an annual 'How to Run for Public Office' workshop
* Distribute information about legislative issues that affect business
* Address issues with local government on behalf of our Members
To view the newspages, click on the links below:
Fall 2011 Newspage - features 'state report card', mayoral ad hoc committee report and state legislation information.
The Government Affairs committee hosted a "how to run for public office" workshop in October and now has a VHS and DVD copy of the workshop available for Chamber members to borrow.
How to Run For Public Office Brochure
For more information on where to vote, process, hours etc click here
Various archived information:Health Care Reform Resource information and articles:
US Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.healthreformimpacts.com/ addresses how the health care bill will impact businesses
US Chamber of Commerce: Health Care Reform Bill Timeline - click here
Outline of Health Care Reform Bill by Alston & Bird, LLP - click here
In Business Article on Health Care Reform - affects on Small Businesses - click here
Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters - review of healthcare bill - click here
Federal Health Care: the "Cadillac Plan Tax" How Will it Affect Your Company? The Alliance, a Wisconsin-based, employer-owned health care cooperative, has put together a handy calculator to help employers estimate the effect of the "Cadillac plan tax," if any, on their health plans. The tax calculator is for meant for illustrative purposes only and is based on a simplified formula pertaining to active employees.
Stimulus Funds in Wisconsin: track how Federal Government stimulus money is being spent in Wisconsin - click here
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