Giving your business a voice in government
The MMAC serves as the region's advocate for business at the local, state and federal levels, representing the combined clout of diverse industry sectors throughout the four-county area. The MMAC works to ensure that reality-based, pro-growth solutions are always included in the political debate. We offer numerous opportunities for business leaders to become involved in the political process, including forums and briefings with local, state and federal lawmakers.
For more information or to get involved, please contact the MMAC's Governmental Affairs Director,
STEVE BAAS, at (414) 287.4127.
MMACTION.org is an effective tool to encourage and facilitate political involvement by MMAC members.
Decisions made in city hall, the state capitol and Washington D.C. impact your bottom line every day.
When it comes to public policy, if you don’t show up and speak up, you’re going to pay up. If you want to be more than a spectator in the political process, this site is an invaluable tool to help you take action: MMACtion.org.
The MMAC's Blueprint for Economic Prosperity for moving the region's economy forward was launched in late 2011 to address key challenges facing the region. The Blueprint is updated every two years, reporting our accomplishments, ongoing challenges and new objectives. The agenda focuses on the areas of education and workforce, growing our economy and promoting and protecting the region's distinctive assets.
Wisconsin State Legislature
The MMAC is the region's leader on issues that impact the business community and the area's economic development. We are committed to creating the best business environment, attracting and retaining top talent, promoting education reform to ensure a qualified workforce, reforming the tax structure for a pro-business climate, and forging a meaningful, realistic consensus on infrastructure, transportation, health care and energy issues. Learn more at Wisconsin State Legislature.
To leave a message for your representative call the Legislative Hotline:
Legislative Hotline: (608) 266-9960
Toll-free Number: (800) 362-WISC (9472)
Hearing Impaired: (800) 228-2115
Fax:(608) 266-7038 (Faxes sent to this number will be delivered by a page)
2009-2010 Legislative Scorecard
This 2009-2010 Legislative Scorecard evaluates how well the votes of your elected officials represented the priorities of the MMAC in the past legislative session. The key bills included in this Scorecard were chosen because of their policy significance and their relationship to our public policy agenda. A brief description of these pieces of legislation is included inside, as well as a vote-by-vote record for each legislator.
For more information on the MMAC's advocacy efforts, or if you are uncertain of which legislators represent you, please contact DEBRA JORDAN at (414) 287-4127. >> View PDF of 2009-10 Legislative Scorecard
The MMAC Conduit serves as a political donation "checking account" for individual members. Members' contributions are recorded as an individual contribution, but acknowledged as part of the MMAC's effort to support economic vitality and job growth in metropolitan Milwaukee.