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July Advocacy Update
July Advocacy Update

Our indemnification/duty to defend legislation has been signed into law by the Governor as Act 211. This is an amazing achievement for our organization and sets up for a vital 2024. As a critical election year under new maps, there will be lots of demands on our resources. We need members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted07/29/2024


June Advocacy Update
June Advocacy Update

Our indemnification/duty to defend legislation has been signed into law by the Governor as Act 211. This is an amazing achievement for our organization and sets up for a vital 2024. As a critical election year under new maps, there will be lots of demands on our resources. We need members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted06/26/2024


May Advocacy Update
May Advocacy Update

Our indemnification/duty to defend legislation has been signed into law by the Governor as Act 211. This is an amazing achievement for our organization and sets up for a vital 2024. As a critical election year under new maps, there will be lots of demands on our resources. We need members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/28/2024


ACEC WI Heads to DC
ACEC WI Heads to DC

This week ACEC Wisconsin traveled to DC for the 2024 ACEC National Annual Convention. After hearing from excellent speakers, members went up to the Capitol to talk to Wisconsin legislators about the importance of R&D amortization legislation and the continuing workforce crunch for members.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/17/2024


April Advocacy Update
April Advocacy Update

Our indemnification/duty to defend legislation has been signed into law by the Governor as Act 211. This is an amazing achievement for our organization and sets up for a vital 2024. As a critical election year under new maps, there will be lots of demands on our resources. We need members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/26/2024


March Advocacy Update
March Advocacy Update

Our indemnification/duty to defend legislation has been signed into law by the Governor as Act 211. This is an amazing achievement for our organization and sets up for a vital 2024. As a critical election year under new maps, there will be lots of demands on our resources. We need members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/25/2024


Indemnification Bill Signed Into Law
Indemnification Bill Signed Into Law

A note from CEO Chris Klein: Good Morning, I am thrilled to announce that this afternoon the Governor signed Assembly Bill 514, our legislation that limits broad form indemnification and duty to defend clauses in public contracts. Joining the Governor at the bill signing were ACEC Wisconsin... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/22/2024


Save the Date for Our Annual Golf Outing
Save the Date for Our Annual Golf Outing

Save the Date for Our WisPAC Golf Outing Thursday, September 5 | Trappers Turn, Wisconsin Dells Join us for our fourth annual ACEC WI Golf Outing! Our annual golf outing is an amazing opportunity to collaborate and engage with peers and enjoy a fun day outside.. There's no better way to enjoy... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/21/2024


February Advocacy Update
February Advocacy Update

Indemnification/Duty to Defend legislation has passed both houses! This is an incredible achievement propelled by the grassroots advocacy of members. It's amazing to go into 2024 with as strong of an organization as we have. 2024 is a critical election year so we'll need to keep the momentum... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/26/2024


Legislative Day 2024 in the Books
Legislative Day 2024 in the Books

Buoyed by incredible weather, members from across the state gathered in Madison for our annual Legislative Day. Attendees learned about our advocacy efforts and how members played a key role in getting legislation passed. They also heard from Debby Jackson of TDA and Charles Franklin of Marquette... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/22/2024


January Advocacy Update
January Advocacy Update

Indemnification/Duty to Defend legislation has passed both houses! This is an incredible achievement propelled by the grassroots advocacy of members. It's amazing to go into 2024 with as strong of an organization as we have. 2024 is a critical election year so we'll need to keep the momentum... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/26/2024


Register for Legislative Day Now
Register for Legislative Day Now

Legislative Day is our most important legislative event each year. It gives legislators face time with members to help them understand the human impact of engineering in our state. Attendees will learn about the status of our critical legislative initiatives and what to look forward to during... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/18/2024