The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced recently that it has given state Sens. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) and Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) the Working for Wisconsin Award for their work during the legislative session.

“Our state’s business climate and economic outlook are dependent on policymakers who choose to champion pro-business legislation,” said WMC President and CEO Kurt R. Bauer, in the release. “In order to be the most competitive state to do business, legislators must actively work to improve our tax climate, cut burdensome regulations and foster entrepreneurship.”

The state’s combined chamber of commerce and manufacturers association gives the award to state legislators based on their voting record, according to a news release.

“All Wisconsin legislators are considered for the award, but it is only earned by those who consistently vote to make Wisconsin a better place to do business,” the release said.

The WMC specifically looks for legislators that vote for pro-growth policies and reforms aimed at improving Wisconsin’s business climate, and score at least a 70% rating on the WMC Legislative Scorecard.

“Sen. Feyen [and Sen. Knodl have] shown a continuous commitment to growing our economy, attracting and retaining a talented workforce, and improving the overall health of our business environment,” said WMC Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley in the release. “We look forward to our continued work with legislators like Sen. Feyen [and Sen. Knodl] who share our goal of making Wisconsin the best state to live, work and play.”