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June 2023 Advocacy Update
June 2023 Advocacy Update

ACEC is hitting the ground running in 2023. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation like indemnification reform. After that campaign, we need to replenish our coffers for the next round; consider giving now so we can immediately make an... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted06/29/2023


ACEC WI Travels to DC
ACEC WI Travels to DC

Wisconsin Members Travel to DC Last week was a big week in Washington D.C. for ACEC WI members. We had 30 members from Wisconsin attend the ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit. We heard from several keynote speakers including presidential candidate Chris Christie and U.S.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted06/19/2023


Attend Our Annual Golf Outing
Attend Our Annual Golf Outing

Our annual golf outing is an amazing opportunity to collaborate and engage with peers and enjoy a fun day outside. Sign up with a foursome or be placed with a group. Registration includes golf and lunch. There will also be a post-event reception. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted06/16/2023


May 2023 Advocacy Update
May 2023 Advocacy Update

ACEC is hitting the ground running in 2023. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation like indemnification reform. After that campaign, we need to replenish our coffers for the next round; consider giving now so we can immediately make an... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/22/2023


April 2023 Advocacy Update
April 2023 Advocacy Update

ACEC is hitting the ground running in 2023. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation. After that campaign, we need to replenish our coffers for the next round; consider giving now so we can immediately make an impact! Check out the folks who... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/25/2023


Get Ready for Our Annual Golf Outing!
Get Ready for Our Annual Golf Outing!

Save the date for our third annual WisPAC Golf Outing! Spend a day outside with your peers in friendly competition. Proceeds go to support ACEC WI's political giving program. Click here to add the event to your calendar! Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/21/2023


Donate to the ACEC National PAC
Donate to the ACEC National PAC

Good afternoon – I am writing to you as co-champion, along with Rose Morgen of EMCS, of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Political Action Committee, or PAC. I’ll get right to the point, as a state, Wisconsin is approaching our PAC fundraising goal for the year,... Continue Reading

Postedby Gil Hantzsch
Date posted04/19/2023


Spring Election Referendum Results
Spring Election Referendum Results

On April 4, Wisconsinites went to the polls and many voters voted on school referendums. 44 passed, 35 failed and 3 were still too close to call the day after the election. Read the full results below: District District Name Total Amount Type Brief... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/5/2023


March 2023 Advocacy Update
March 2023 Advocacy Update

ACEC is hitting the ground running in 2023. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation. After that campaign, we need to replenish our coffers for the next round; consider giving now so we can immediately make an impact! Check out the folks who... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/28/2023


February 2023 Advocacy Update
February 2023 Advocacy Update

Thank you to everyone who supported us through the major election of 2022! With your help, we contributed $100k to engineering-supportive candidates. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation. After that campaign, we need to replenish our... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/27/2023


Learn About the Dangers of Broad Indemnification/Duty to Defend
Learn About the Dangers of Broad Indemnification/Duty to Defend

ACEC WI's top legislative priority this year is to address indemnification and duty to defend clauses in public contracts. This is a fundamental fairness issue for design professionals and it is one we hope to address through legislative change.Indemnification and Duty to Defend can be complicated... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/21/2023


January 2023 Advocacy Update
January 2023 Advocacy Update

Thank you to everyone who supported us through the major election of 2022! With your help, we contributed $100k to engineering-supportive candidates. With the election over, we are focusing on the biennial budget and passing important legislation. This all starts at Legislative Day where we make a... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/30/2023