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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


Save the Date for Legislative Day 2024
Save the Date for Legislative Day 2024

Plan to join us for Legislative Day 2024 on February 21. It's vital that members turn out in large numbers to support our advocacy initiatives, especially indemnification and duty to defend. The grassroots advocacy of our members creates a favorable environment for our legislative priorities.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/25/2023


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


September 2023 Advocacy Update
September 2023 Advocacy Update

The state biennial budget is on the books and our focus is on important legislation like indemnification reform. This is our biggest legislative effort in years and we are directing all our resources towards it. Please consider helping us with this vital effort; Check out the folks who have... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted09/28/2023


Update on WisDOT Fixed Fee
Update on WisDOT Fixed Fee

Increase to WisDOT Fixed Fee Good Morning,As many of you know, ACEC Wisconsin has been working with WisDOT for years to pay us a fair and reasonable fee for our services. One component of that is the fixed fee. There are many factors to consider when comparing Wisconsin’s fixed fee to other... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Klein
Date posted09/19/2023


Sold Out Annual Golf Outing Breaks Records
Sold Out Annual Golf Outing Breaks Records

We're already looking back fondly on our sold-out Annual Golf Outing! It was an amazing day to be outside with a record number of friends and peers. Thank you to all of our sponsors for making the event possible! Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted09/18/2023


August 2023 Advocacy Update
August 2023 Advocacy Update

The state biennial budget is on the books and our focus is on important legislation like indemnification reform. This is our biggest legislative effort in years and we are directing all our resources towards it. Please consider helping us with this vital effort; Check out the folks who have... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/29/2023


July 2023 Advocacy Update
July 2023 Advocacy Update

The state biennial budget is on the books and our focus is on important legislation like indemnification reform. This is our biggest legislative effort in years and we are directing all our resources towards it. Please consider helping us with this vital effort; Check out the folks who have... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted07/25/2023