The Midwest Council

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We work 365 days a year to advance the Midwest and positively impact federal policy by promoting the shared strengths and diverse economies of the region. Join us today!

Members of The Midwest Council work in a variety of business sectors that keeps the Midwest moving. Become a member today → themidwestcouncil.com!

We are a non-partisan alliance of businesses throughout the Midwest that:
✅ Effectively advocates for the interests of our members on Capitol Hill.
✅ Represents a wide variety of industries, organizations, and sectors from twelve geographically distinct states.
✅ Recognizes the importance of establishing relationships between Congressional leaders, federal agencies and stakeholders.
Visit our website to learn more at www.themidwestcouncil.com

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Happy 4th of July!

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided tax credit relief to a wider group of Americans than ever before, including tens of thousands of uninsured individuals across the Midwest. This monumental expansion of subsidies drastically improved our health care system, but the expansion was only temporary. At the end of this year, the subsidies will expire if Congress doesn’t intervene to make them permanent.

The Midwest Council sent a letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin asking that she work with her colleagues in Washington to pass legislation that makes premium subsidies permanent. Residents across the Midwest are counting Congress to protect their access to affordable care. This action must be taken now, before the summer recess — before it’s too late and the subsidies expire.

Happy Easter!

Right now, our small business community is already contending with rising inflation and a global supply chain crisis. Now Congress is threatening to pass legislation that would doom small online sellers and cement the status of big brand names. We need our leaders in Washington to protect small businesses. We need them to vote ‘no’ on the SHOP SAFE Act.

Read our column in Real Clear Policy here:

SHOP SAFE Would Crush Small Businesses, Prop Up Big Foreign Brands The recent string of smash-and-grab burglaries at retail stores across the country has contributed to a spike in the proliferation of counterfeit goods online. Lawmakers, understandably, are feeling t

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Midwest Council!

The Midwest Council recently sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain emphasizing the importance of a new 5-year Offshore Leasing Program. Now, more than ever, we need to be looking for ways to increase our country's energy independence.

We're the Midwest's voice for business on Capitol Hill. Join us today → www.themidwestcouncil.com

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ICYMI: Business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shared in a survey that the region’s economy continued to improve and have confidence that the economy will continue to grow over the next 6 months. Read the 2021 final report below.

December report: Midwest economy, confidence improve | AP News OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states indicated in a monthly survey that the region’s economy continued to improve going into the new year, with confidence in the economy over the next six months soaring, according to 2021's final report released Monday.

Our featured state of the month is Ohio!
Population: 11.8 million
GDP: 552 billion
Top industries: Finance, Manufacturing, Business Services, and Government Enterprises

Our mission is to advance the Midwest and positively impact federal policy by promoting the shared strengths and diverse economies of the region. Join us today!

ICYMI: Explore the Associated Press' December 2021 state-by-state glance of the Midwest Economy.

Midwest Economy: December state-by-state glance | AP News OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, began formally surveying its membership in 1931 to gauge business conditions. The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group uses the same methodology as the national survey to consult supply managers...

Merry Christmas to you and yours from The Midwest Council!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Midwest Council!

On this Veterans Day, we thank all those who bravely served and defended our freedom!

Happy Halloween!

Happy first day of Fall from your friends at The Midwest Council!

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The Midwest Council is a non-partisan alliance of businesses throughout the Midwest that effectively advocates for the interests of our members on Capitol Hill. Learn more here → themidwestcouncil.com

Earlier this year, Congress took an important step to protect access to health care by extending the expansion of federal insurance marketplace subsidies to include millions more Americans. It was the right call at the right time so no one lost coverage at a time they needed it most.

The Midwest Council recently contacted Senator Debbie Stabenow to ensure that an extension of those subsidies is included in the budget. Millions of Americans are counting on Congress to protect their coverage.

Health care is one of the most important issues facing families across the Midwest - and Congress must extend, or make permanent, the marketplace health insurance subsidies so American families can afford the health coverage they need. The Midwest Council recently contacted Senator Tammy Baldwin and encouraged her to advocate for the subsidy extension on behalf of millions of Americans.

Our mission is to advance the Midwest and positively impact federal policy by promoting the shared strengths and diverse economies of the region. Learn more about The Midwest Council here → www.themidwestcouncil.com

Home - The Midwest Council To advance the Midwest and positively impact federal policy by promoting the shared strengths and diverse economies of the region.

Important piece in The Capital Times about the need for Congress to help dialysis patients in Wisconsin. Hope to see this bill passed soon.

Richard Muehlbauer: Bill helps kidney patients get needed coverage "Dialysis is expensive, and unless you have the proper coverage, you can end up paying for significant portions of it out of pocket."

Happy Independence Day from your friends at The Midwest Council!

MWC members—it's that time of month again! Be sure to check your email today to find The Midwest Council's June e-newsletter.

Happy Summer Solstice! Enjoy the longest day of the year! ☀️