Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

Gov. Evers, DSPS Celebrate Legislature Releasing Key Investments to Restore Record-Breaking License and Credentialing Efficiencies

Wisconsin DSPS Recognized for Innovation

Agency's digital license offering earns prestigious award

Interdisciplinary Group Provides Clarity on IV Hydration Therapy

Wisconsin DSPS Digital License Earns Another Award

Agency leaders to be honored for their latest innovation next month

Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public

DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Wisconsin DSPS Provides Extension to Building Professionals

Agency holding Commercial Building Code enforcement until November 1

Strong Turnout for DSPS Commercial Building Code Webinars

DSPS continues to engage the building industry ahead of changes to the code

Wisconsin DSPS Adds Call Volume and Wait Times to Public Reporting

Wisconsin DSPS Making Regular Adjustment to License Fees

Wisconsin professional license fees remain among lowest in nation

DSPS Puts Focus on Affordable Housing

DSPS, Marquette Celebrate Second Group of Dental Diploma Privilege Graduates

Governor Evers’ Budget Promotes Safety, Strong Workforce

Funding helps DSPS remain a leader in safe and efficient regulation

Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director

Three schools remain closed for lead issues.

Wisconsin Announces Unique Option for Licensed Professionals

Digital Wallet Card a convenient, first-in-the-nation tool

City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point

But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.

Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Announces Promotions

Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Keeps Focus on Efficiency, Safety

Latest collaboration helps streamline Medicaid enrollment for new clinicians

Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Warns of Renewed Scam

Convincing scammers targeting professional license holders

Wisconsin Recognizes Importance, Impact of Architecture

Gov. Tony Evers declares October is Architecture Awareness Month

DSPS’s Jennifer Garrett Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

One of 49 selected to join national leadership development program

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.

Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval

But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.

State Medical Examining Board Approves News Education Tracking Tool

Move aims to improve process of tracking continuing education for WI physicians

State Granting Professional Licenses More Quickly, Audit Finds

Majority of licenses now granted within two weeks, nonpartisan report finds.

WI DSPS Sharing Even More Performance Data

Department updates dashboard, rebrands division to reflect focus on performance

Wisconsin DSPS Sets Licensing Record

Department issued record number of initial credentials in 2023

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Wisconsin DSPS Announces Partnership with State’s Private Colleges and Universities

Collaboration with WAICU aims to further streamline licensing for health care jobs

Wisconsin DSPS Announces Rapid School Review Plan

Department aims to speed up building projects involving schools and child care facilities

Wisconsin DSPS Makes Improvements to Nursing Home Administrator Licensing

State agency provides clarity, expands options for those applying for a license

Universities of Wisconsin, DSPS Partner to Facilitate Faster Licensing

Collaboration focuses on students graduating into health care fields

Faster Licensing of Wisconsin Pharmacy School Graduates

Wisconsin DSPS, state pharmacy schools collaborate to improve processes

DSPS Increases Options for Trades Examinations through New Partnership

Latest example of agency’s innovative work to benefit state workforce, expedite licensing

Statement on Teutonia and Roosevelt gas station shooting

Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt August 17, 2023

Wisconsin Working to Connect Pharmacists with Potential Employees

State Youth Apprenticeship allows high school students to train on the job as Pharmacy Technicians

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.

WDVA Secretary-designee Bond Announces Leadership Team

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Attorneys Russell J. Karnes, Nicole M. Masnica and Kristen N. Nelson. Promted to Partner

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Attorney General Kaul Announces Court Order Blocking Operation of Online Software Sales Training Program

November 18, 2022

Department of Safety and Professional Services’ Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Wins $1.4 million Grant To Improve Service

Award to be used to modernize self-service functionality, improve data quality.

What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.

Conservative Law Firm May Sue La Crosse Over Conversion Therapy Ban

The City of La Crosse, like many Wisconsin cities, has banned conversion therapy since 2018.

Michelle Knuese Appointed DFI Division of Corporate and Consumer Services Administrator

GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills

State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.

Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Awarded $1.6 million to Combat Opioid Abuse, Expand Access

Grant will primarily benefit providers in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin