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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


Register for TDA's Annual Fly-In
Register for TDA's Annual Fly-In

The 2024 TDA Fly-in will be March 20-21. March is a lovely time to be in DC, and the Senate and the House are both in session. If you plan to attend, please make your hotel and travel arrangements now. The ScheduleWednesday, March 202 – 5 p.m.– Capitol Hill, Briefing Session6:30... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/4/2024


December Advocacy Update
December Advocacy Update

Indemnification/Duty to Defend legislation has passed in the Assembly but we're still fighting for passage in the Senate. This is our biggest legislative initiative in years so we need everyone to step up. Contact your senator and tell them to support SB 491. We'll also be advocating for the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/19/2023


Register for 2024 Legislative Day!
Register for 2024 Legislative Day!

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 posted12/11/2023


November 2023 Advocacy Update
November 2023 Advocacy Update

Indemnification/Duty to Defend legislation has passed in the Assembly but we're still fighting for passage in the Senate. This is our biggest legislative initiative in years so we need everyone to step up. Contact your senator and tell them to support SB 491. We're also encouraging members to step... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/27/2023


Protect Engineering Innovation
Protect Engineering Innovation

ACEC National has launched an aggressive campaign to fix a mistake in the tax code that punishes firms for investing in R&D. The campaign includes a commercial targeting federal lawmakers as well as social media, grassroots outreach and a webpage. Check out all the information below. Contact... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/30/2023


October 2023 Advocacy Update
October 2023 Advocacy Update

Indemnification/Duty to Defend legislation is now public and working its way through the Assembly and the Senate. This is our biggest legislative initiative in years so we need everyone to step up. Contact your legislators and tell them to support AB 514/SB 491. We're also encouraging members to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/25/2023