Grocers in the Capitol Day

Thank you, WGA Members, for your support and participation in Grocers in the Capital Days!!

Your presence in the Capital helps us push grocer-beneficial legislation forward.

Thank you for attending

Roundy’s
Pick N’ Save
Metro Market
Festival Foods
Hy-Vee
Certco
Woodman’s
Fox Bros Piggly Wiggly Meijer
Piggly Wiggly
Kwik Trip
Sendik’s
Hansen IGA
and Mauer’s Market IGA.

We can’t wait to see you next year for Grocers in the Capital Day!

 

What legislation did the WGA focus on this year?

  • Retail Theft  – WGA is seeking a statewide main street crime program for all retailers and changes to Wisconsin’s retail theft statutes.
  • Sales Tax Discount – WGA is seeking support for legislation that would provide an increase in the retailer’s discount from taxes due.
  • Personal Property Tax – WGA is seeking the full repeal of the personal property tax.
  • Alcohol Delivery/Pick Up – Delivery: WGA is seeking passage of legislation to give consumers the ability to legally and easily receive alcohol through delivery. Click & Collect: WGA supports a customer’s ability to pick up alcohol along with their groceries in a state-wide uniform law.
  • Swipe Fees/Credit Card Fees – WGA Seeks to educate legislators about the costs and burdens associated with credit card transactions.

Thank you to our Grocers in the
Capital Day Sponsors!

Contact Mike Semmann, Vice President of Government Affairs
for more information
msemmann@wisconsingrocers.com
608.516.8567