ADVOCACY
What We Do
Legislative advocacy is one of the most important services the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) provides to its members. The WEDA Government Affairs Team works every day to represent the legislative interests of members and promote policies to advance economic development in Wisconsin. WEDA’s comprehensive approach to legislative advocacy includes:

Charlie Walker, CEO of Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation testifies before Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Ways and Means related to AB 627 – BTC Modernization which calls for various changes to the Business Development Tax Credit Program.

Angel Whitehead, CEO of Centergy Regional Economic Development , testifies before Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Committee in support of Assembly Bill 627 – BTC Modernization which calls for various changes to the Business Development Tax Credit Program.
WEDA Advocacy Resources
2025-26 WEDA Legislative Agenda
The 2025-26 WEDA Legislative Agenda provides a broad policy vision for advancing economic prosperity in Wisconsin, as well as specific legislative goals to address today’s most pressing economic development challenges. To review the WEDA 2025-26 Legislative Agenda, click here.
WEDA Bill Tracking
WEDA lobbies on and monitors hundreds of legislative proposals being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature. Click here to track the status of each bill as it works through the legislative process.
WEDA Legislative Updates
Keep up-to-date on WEDA’s legislative efforts and other policy developments that impact WEDA members and economic development in Wisconsin. Click here for WEDA legislative updates
Legislative Updates
See the latest WEDA Legislative Updates below. Click here to see a full listing of all updates.
November 20, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Election in Rearview Mirror; Focus Shifts to 2025-26 Legislative Session Once the polls closed on [...]
March 21, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Governor Evers Signs BTC Modernization Bill into Law Great News! Gov. Tony Evers has signed [...]
March 20, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Economic Development Successes under the Capitol Dome Guest Column – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond [...]
February 8, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
2023 WEDA Annual Report – Legislative Review From year to year, legislative advocacy remains one [...]