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Don't Miss Legislative Day
Don't Miss Legislative Day

Register for Legislative Day! This might be our most valuable Legislative Day ever. We’re not just arguing for more funding but we’re also trying to win legislators over on a unique piece of legislation. Proposing and arguing for a piece of legislation that ACEC WI introduced is one... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/16/2023


December 2022 Advocacy Update
December 2022 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 will turn to educating new members of the legislature and working with stakeholders on the biennial state budget. After... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/20/2022


Register for Legislative Day 2023
Register for Legislative Day 2023

Wednesday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Concourse Hotel, Madison 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 impact of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/8/2022


November 2022 Advocacy Update
November 2022 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 will turn to educating new members of the legislature and working with stakeholders on the biennial state budget. After... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/29/2022


Save the Date for Our 2023 Legislative Day
Save the Date for Our 2023 Legislative Day

Wednesday, February 22 | Concourse Hotel, Madison Save the date for our 2023 Legislative Day! Join other ACEC WI members and the 2023 Leadership Institute class in Madison to advocate for infrastructure funding and legislation to support the engineering profession. Click below to add the date to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/21/2022


Post-Election Update - Candidate Results
Post-Election Update - Candidate Results

Wisconsin Remains a Purple State after Democrat Tony Evers, Republican Ron Johnson Declare VictoryGovernor: Incumbent Democrat Tony Evers fended off a challenge from businessman Tim Michels to win a second term on Tuesday, ensuring divided government in Madison will continue for at least four more... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Klein
Date posted11/9/2022


Post-Election Update - Referendum Results
Post-Election Update - Referendum Results

Full Referendum Results Statewide Wednesday, November 9, 2022 SCHOOL REFERENDUM RESULTS District District Name Total Amount Type Brief Description 0014Failed Adams-Friendship Area $12,600,000.00 NR - 2022 To exceed the revenue limit for four years at a total cost of... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Klein
Date posted11/9/2022


October 2022 Advocacy Update
October 2022 Advocacy Update

We're almost to the pivotal election of 2022. A majority of legislative seats are up for election alongside the governor's race. The results will make a big impact on our political efforts moving forward so we're supporting engineering-friendly candidates. If you don't already participate,... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/26/2022


September 2022 Advocacy Update
September 2022 Advocacy Update

We're getting close to the pivotal election of 2022. A majority of legislative seats are up for election alongside the governor's race. The results will make a big impact on our political efforts moving forward so we're supporting engineering-friendly candidates. If you don't already participate,... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted09/28/2022


August 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update
August 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update

We're getting close to the pivotal election of 2022. A majority of legislative seats are up for election alongside the governor's race. The results will make a big impact on our political efforts moving forward so we're supporting engineering-friendly candidates. If you don't already participate,... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/29/2022


ACEC WI Hosts Successful Golf Outing
ACEC WI Hosts Successful Golf Outing

Members got together on August 1 for a beautiful day of golf at the second annual ACEC WI Golf Outing. Perfect weather led to great scores and a fun environment. Congratulations to all our prize winners and thank you to all our attendees. All proceeds go to support our political giving efforts in... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted08/2/2022


July 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update
July 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update

2022 is a major political year. The entire Assembly, half the Senate and the Governor are up for election. Plus, we're looking at a record number of retirements and thus new candidates winning elections. We're focusing our energy on fundraising for engineering-friendly candidates and starting our... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted07/26/2022