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May Conduit/WisPAC Update
May Conduit/WisPAC Update

ACEC WI is getting prepared for major legislative movement in 2019. The biennial budget negotiations are set to start in April and will focus on the Governor's massive requests for transportation, vertical and water infrastructure funding. Water infrastructure has already been voted on by the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/30/2019


Wisconsin Members Wrap Up ACEC National Convention
Wisconsin Members Wrap Up ACEC National Convention

ACEC Wisconsin members recently returned from another successful ACEC National Spring Convention. Members heard from politicians, futurists and many other speakers about the importance of being involved. Wisconsin members had the opportunity to meet with our federal elected officials and discuss... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/10/2019


Turnout for Transportation | May 22
Turnout for Transportation | May 22

TDA Wisconsin is hosting its annual TDA Capitol Day (Drive-in) on May 22 in Madison. The Just Fix It campaign has started a statewide dialogue about the condition of Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Now, we need to make our state elected officials understand that doing nothing is not an option.... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted05/6/2019


April Conduit/WisPAC Update
April Conduit/WisPAC Update

ACEC WI is getting prepared for major legislative movement in 2019. The biennial budget negotiations are set to start in April and will focus on the Governor's massive requests for transportation, vertical and water infrastructure funding. We will follow up on the momentum provided by Legislative... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/29/2019


ACEC WI Hits Its National PAC Goal
ACEC WI Hits Its National PAC Goal

For the 15th straight year, ACEC WI has hit its National PAC goal. Wisconsin was also the second state to hit its goal in 2019. Many individuals have contributed to the ACEC PAC and understand the importance of being involved at the federal level. A special thank you goes out to Gil Hantzsch, MSA... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/18/2019


March Conduit Update
March Conduit Update

ACEC WI is getting prepared for major legislative movement in 2019. The biennial budget negotiations are set to start in April and will focus on the Governor's massive requests for transportation, vertical and water infrastructure funding. We will follow up on the momentum provided by Legislative... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/28/2019


February Conduit/WisPAC Update
February Conduit/WisPAC Update

Thank you to everyone who attended Legislative Day and made it our biggest one ever. This provided momentum moving in 2019 and the biennial budget debates. ACEC WI is already tracking important legislative actions so please consider participating in the Conduit/WisPAC right away. Below is the list... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/27/2019


Legislative Day Recap
Legislative Day Recap

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Legislative Day our most successful iteration yet. We started off strong with a keynote address from Governor Tony Evers, followed by a crash course in national and state legislative priorities. Then, attendees visited with representatives and senators to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/21/2019


January Conduit/WisPAC Update
January Conduit/WisPAC Update

ACEC WI was incredibly successful with advocacy efforts in 2018. Many contributors joined for the first time and long-time participants increased their giving amounts. This group effort allowed us to give out more than $58,000 during the election cycle. We look to continue that momentum in 2019.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/28/2019


Sign up for Legislative Day
Sign up for Legislative Day

Join ACEC WI for the seventh annual Legislative Day. ACEC WI remains committed to the strategic goal of enhancing our advocacy efforts and Legislative Day is an opportunity for members to stay engaged and discover what political involvement really is. At Legislative Day, attendees will learn what... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/3/2019


December Conduit/WisPAC Update
December Conduit/WisPAC Update

Thanks to our hardworking volunteers and contributors, ACEC WI was able to give more than $58,000 to candidates that support engineering in Wisconsin. Through grassroots fundraising, advocacy and voting, ACEC WI plays a substantial role in the political process. The end of the year is a great time... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/21/2018


Save the Date for Legislative Day
Save the Date for Legislative Day

Save the date and harness the power of grassroots advocacy at Legislative Day. Members receive updates on priority issues, hear directly from stakeholders or legislators and meet with elected officials to discuss issues impacting engineers. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to promote... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/28/2018