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2025 November Advocacy Update
2025 November Advocacy Update

ACEC WI is in the thick of the legislative process, monitoring a wide range of bills from energy to design build to building codes. Plus, we're keeping an eye on the 2026 races. With a new governor and possibly flipped control of the Senate and Assembly, there will be a lot of upheaval! Political... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/20/2025


Save the Date - February 25 - Legislative Day
Save the Date - February 25 - Legislative Day

Legislative Day is our annual event to put real engineering members in front of legislators to advocate for the profession. Showing our strength and personalizing relationships is one of the key ways we win on our legislative priorities. Attendees will also get an insider look at the 2026 election... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/14/2025


November 2025 Advocacy Update
November 2025 Advocacy Update

ACEC WI is in the thick of the legislative process, monitoring a wide range of bills from energy to design build to building codes. Plus, we're keeping an eye on the 2026 races. With a new governor and possibly flipped control of the Senate and Assembly, there will be a lot of upheaval! Political... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/29/2025


Update Guidance on Federal DBE Program
Update Guidance on Federal DBE Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released updated FAQs on recent changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, clarifying how new certification requirements will be implemented under the Interim Final Rule effective October 3, 2025. In the new guidance, the U.S. DOT... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/27/2025


October 2025 Advocacy Update
October 2025 Advocacy Update

The governor and legislature successfully passed the 2025-27 biennial state budget in early July. There were major wins for infrastructure spending across the board, including record amounts for water and vertical design. Now, ACEC WI is monitoring many individual pieces of legislation to protect... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted09/29/2025


September 2025 Advocacy Update
September 2025 Advocacy Update

The governor and legislature successfully passed the 2025-27 biennial state budget in early July. There were major wins for infrastructure spending across the board, including record amounts for water and vertical design. Now, ACEC WI is monitoring many individual pieces of legislation to protect... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/28/2025


August 2025 Advocacy Update
August 2025 Advocacy Update

The governor and legislature successfully passed the 2025-27 biennial state budget in early July. There were major wins for infrastructure spending across the board, including record amounts for water and vertical design. Now, ACEC WI is monitoring many individual pieces of legislation to protect... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted07/29/2025


June 2025 Advocacy Update
June 2025 Advocacy Update

Even though we're in an election off year, there is still a lot of political activity! The legislature is currently discussing the 2025-27 Biennial Budget which governs all state infrastructure spending. And ACEC WI is advocating for aggressive funding across the board. We're also monitoring a ton... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted06/26/2025


May 2025 Advocacy Update
May 2025 Advocacy Update

Even though we're in an election off year, there is still a lot of political activity! The legislature is currently discussing the 2025-27 Biennial Budget which governs all state infrastructure spending. And ACEC WI is advocating for aggressive funding across the board. We're also monitoring a ton... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/27/2025


April 2025 Advocacy Update
April 2025 Advocacy Update

After a very successful legislative campaign, ACEC WI is refilling its coffers for the 2025-27 state biennial budget. A lot of folks have already stepped up in 2025 - thank you! Add your name to the list: Conduit/WisPAC Giving. 2025 Conduit & WisPAC Contributors 2025 Contributors (as of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/28/2025


March 2025 Advocacy Update
March 2025 Advocacy Update

After a very successful legislative campaign, ACEC WI is refilling its coffers for the 2025-27 state biennial budget. A lot of folks have already stepped up in 2025 - thank you! Add your name to the list: Conduit/WisPAC Giving. 2025 Conduit & WisPAC Contributors 2025 Contributors (as of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/27/2025


February 2025 Advocacy Update
February 2025 Advocacy Update

After a very successful legislative campaign, ACEC WI is refilling its coffers for the 2025-27 state biennial budget. A lot of folks have already stepped up in 2025 - thank you! Add your name to the list: Conduit/WisPAC Giving. 2025 Conduit & WisPAC Contributors 2025 Contributors (as of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/26/2025