{"id":11277,"date":"2024-06-20T19:03:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wifamily.news\/?p=11277"},"modified":"2024-06-20T19:19:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:19:51","slug":"rising-costs-a-key-topic-at-business-roundtable-featuring-congressman-steil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wifamily.news\/?p=11277","title":{"rendered":"Rising Costs a Key Topic at Business Roundtable Featuring Congressman Steil"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WMC & AFP-Wisconsin Hosted a Discussion on Policy Solutions to Promote a Prosperous Economy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

KENOSHA<\/strong> \u2013 Local business leaders highlighted inflation, high interest rates, health care affordability and rising energy prices at a roundtable discussion in Kenosha on Wednesday featuring Congressman Bryan Steil. The event \u2013 hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP) \u2013 was aimed at speaking with employers about policy solutions to these economic challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo matter where I am in Wisconsin, I am hearing more and more concern for our economic outlook,\u201d said WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer. \u201cRising costs across the board and a slowing economy are real problems. We appreciate Congressman Steil taking the time to listen to our members and discuss solutions that can get our economy back on track.\u201d<\/p>\n

The roundtable was part of a series of events co-hosted by WMC and AFP to show that Prosperity is Possible<\/em> through forward-thinking policy solutions that rein in government spending, reduce costs for individuals and businesses, and break down barriers that are hampering economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful for Congressman Steil and our state\u2019s very own business leaders for their continuous work to challenge the status quo of Washington,\u201d added AFP-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak. \u201cYesterday\u2019s event highlighted real solutions to lower costs, increase energy abundance, and opportunities to create economic growth and promote prosperity for all. We look forward to our continued collaboration to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the roundtable, Congressman Steil heard from area executives about a variety of economic challenges. From taxes and regulations to energy and health care, employers were unified in the opinion that rising costs are harming their ability to create news jobs and raise wages.<\/p>\n

\u201cHigh costs are clobbering Wisconsin families and seniors. Our discussion made clear that local employers are struggling with costly government regulations, workforce challenges, and steep health care costs that drive prices up even more,\u201d said U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil. \u201cWe need to reverse course in Washington by controlling spending, reining in government regulations, and helping to bring prices down for families and employers.\u201d<\/p>\n

While attendees addressed a number of concerns about the economy, they were motivated by a variety of policy solutions suggested by Congressman Steil, WMC and AFP that would bring down costs and help fix the American and Wisconsin economics. The ideas included responsible budgeting at the federal level, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, lowering the tax burden on families and employers, and ensuring everyone has access to affordable and reliable energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is refreshing to have someone like Congressman Steil in Washington because not only does he support the business community, he understands how a business operates and what it takes to grow our economy,\u201d said Colbert Packaging Corporation President John Lackner, who hosted the roundtable. \u201cI want to thank the Congressman for joining us in Kenosha to hear from a variety of business leaders on how to improve our economy, and I want to thank all of the local employers who joined us, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

WMC and AFP will continue to work together on similar events to promote policy solutions that ensure Prosperity is Possible<\/em> for all Wisconsinites. Find out more at prosperityispossible.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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