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February 16, 2026
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Professional Award Winners Recognized at Governor's Conference One of the highlights of the recent WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development was the presentation of our Professional Awards, which recognize exceptional contributions to the economic vitality of Wisconsin, in the following two categories: Andy Lisak Young Professional Award Organizational Excellence Award Please find below an overview of the 2026 award winners: Andy Lisak Young Professional Award WEDA was thrilled [...]
Previous WEDA News Updates
Keep up-to-date on WEDA’s news and developments that impact WEDA members and economic development in Wisconsin.
February 16, 2026
By: Michael Welsh
State of the Association: WEDA President & CEO Melissa HuntAs we begin a new year, [...]
December 5, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to Serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO Gov. Tony [...]
October 30, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
WHEDA Opens Fall 2025 Application Period for Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Funds Restore Main Street, [...]
September 25, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Applauds 2025 Community and Economic Development Award Winners Achievements in Economic Development Celebrated at [...]
September 22, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Announces 2025 Community and Economic Development Award Finalists CEDA Celebrates the Success of Economic [...]
July 25, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Gov. Tony Ever Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday [...]
July 16, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Angel Laidlaw Appointed to WEDA Board of Directors WEDA is thrilled to announce Angel Laidlaw [...]
WEDA Advocacy Resources
2024-25 WEDA Legislative Agenda
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 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 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.
