ADVOCACY
Legislative Updates
Latest Update
March 21, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Governor Evers Signs BTC Modernization Bill into Law Great News! Gov. Tony Evers has signed Assembly Bill 627 into law as 2023 WI Act 143. A top WEDA legislative priority, the legislation modernizes the state’s Business Development Tax Credit (BTC), changing it from a job-focused incentive to a capital expenditure-focused program. The bill was approved by the Assembly earlier this year and cleared the state Senate on March 12 – [...]
Previous Legislative Updates
Keep up-to-date on WEDA’s legislative efforts and other policy developments that impact WEDA members and economic development in Wisconsin. Below is a full listing of all WEDA legislative updates.
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 [...]
December 21, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Legislative Update WEDA testifies on AB 627, the Business Development Tax Credit Modernization [...]
September 6, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Legislative Update: What's On Tap for WEDA this Fall Under the Capitol Dome Since [...]
September 6, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Gov. Tony [...]
September 6, 2023
By: Michael
Gov. Tony Evers recently signed Executive Order #211 creating the Governor’s Task Force on [...]
July 5, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Gov. Tony Evers Signs State Budget Bill; Vetoes Talent Attraction Initiative Governor Tony Evers today [...]
WEDA Advocacy Resources
2023-24 WEDA Legislative Report
The 2023-24 WEDA Legislative Agenda provides a broad policy vision for advancing economic prosperity in Wisconsin and the specific legislative goals to help meet that long-term vision. To review the WEDA 2023-24 Legislative Report, 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 Day
WEDA’s Legislative Day brings economic development professionals from across the state together in Madison to build relationships with state lawmakers and educate them on key economic development policy issues that drive opportunities for growth and prosperity.
