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:

  • Analyzing, monitoring and lobbying on important economic development legislation and regulatory proposals.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with lawmakers, state officials, and other key stakeholders.

  • Coordinating WEDA’s Grassroots Advocacy program to provide members the necessary information and tools to be effective advocates for economic development in Wisconsin.

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.