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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce statement on passage of Act 240
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce statement on passage of Act 240
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 9, 2026)
Contact: Communications Manager Jess Miller, jess@madisonbiz.com, (608) 443-1952
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers' signing of Act 240, which increases access to professional licenses for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:
“Reducing barriers to employment is a meaningful action to the more than 5,000 DACA recipients that call Wisconsin home, as well as our collective efforts to attract, develop and ultimately retain talent.
“This bipartisan legislation will help address Greater Madison’s workforce shortage, grow our state’s economy and support the academic and career aspirations of thousands of individuals here in Wisconsin.
“We applaud Gov. Evers, as well as lead authors Rep. Kitchens and Sen. James, for their leadership on this issue.”
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About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 15,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com.
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