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
Governor Walker Denied Third Term, Republicans Maintain Control of Legislature State Superintendent Tony Evers scored a major victory over Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, ending Republicans trifecta control over the state since 2011. Democrats were helped by large... Continue Reading
Thanks to our hardworking volunteers and contributors, ACEC WI was able to give more than $58,000 to candidates that support engineering in Wisconsin. While the fundraising portion of the political season is over, the most important part is next: voting. All members are strongly encouraged to vote... Continue Reading
Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers sat down with the ACEC WI Board of Directors today to learn more about the engineering industry in Wisconsin and to talk about Wisconsin’s growing infrastructure needs. Board members asked him questions about his thoughts on addressing those needs and... Continue Reading
We are already in the midst of an intense 2018 political season. With the majority of state legislative seats and the Governor’s mansion up for grabs, we are set to have a monster year. We have already sent out nearly $19,000 to political candidates through the Conduit and WisPAC.... Continue Reading
ACEC WI is gearing up for an intense 2018 political season. With the majority of state legislative seats and the Governor’s mansion up for grabs, we are set to have a monster year. We have already sent out nearly $7,000 to political candidates through the Conduit and WisPAC. Participants... Continue Reading
ACEC WI is gearing up for an intense 2018 political season. With the majority of state legislative seats and the Governor’s mansion up for grabs, we are set to have a monster year. This begins with political contributors and involvement from our members. Meeting with legislators,... Continue Reading
We are excited to announce that Wisconsin met its 2018 ACEC/PAC fundraising goal this week, joining Indiana and Hawaii. Wisconsin has met its ACEC/PAC fundraising target for 14 consecutive years. “In a congressional election year, our members are especially aware of the need to contribute... Continue Reading
ACEC WI is gearing up for an intense 2018 political season. With the majority of state legislative seats and the Governor’s mansion up for grabs, we are set to have a monster year. This begins with political contributors and involvement from our members. Meeting with legislators,... Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our members who made Legislative Day and Advocacy Happy Hour successful events. Attendees heard from great speakers, networked with their peers and had a drink with legislators. Legislative involvement, through political giving or grassroots advocacy, is always important for... Continue Reading
The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved just over $1 billion for building and facilities projects as part of the overall two-year state budget. The committee voted unanimously to add $223 million for state projects in addition to Governor Walker’s $792 million in... Continue Reading
The new fiscal year for Wisconsin began on July 1st but without a new state budget. State agencies will continue to be funded at the current levels as political pressure builds to pass a new two-year budget. Disagreement on Transportation funding continues to be the impediment to reaching a final... Continue Reading
