Dan Hereth

State Medical Examining Board Approves News Education Tracking Tool

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

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

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 Accepting Grant Applications for Wisconsin Fund

Program helps Wisconsinites repair or replace septic systems

Wisconsin Announces Improvements to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Upgraded program should offer better functionality to groups/professionals who use it

DSPS Increases Options for Trades Examinations through New Partnership

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

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.

Gov. Evers, DSPS Announce Latest Efforts to Continue Improving License Processing, Transparency

Governor urges Legislature to support current staffing, resource levels to maintain agency’s improved license processing times

Wisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase

The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.

Wisconsin Working to Connect Pharmacists with Potential Employees

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

DSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog

Secretary-designee wants to use its revenue to hire staff, Republicans question backlog, push for fewer licenses.

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

Department of Safety and Professional Services Adds Public Lookup Tool for Status of Building Plan Submissions

Tool will provide owners, architects, contractors, and others greater transparency around projects in the plan review process

After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed

Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.

Department of Safety and Professional Services Announces Appointments to New Sustainable Building Council

The Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability will advise state code councils on opportunities to enhance community resilience, encourage innovation, and incentivize use of clean energy in residential and commercial construction.

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.

Mary Murphy Edwards named Wisconsin Commissioner of Unarmed Combat Sports by the Department of Safety and Professional Services

Department of Safety and Professional Services’ Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Gains Traction Among Health Systems After Fee Elimination

Six health systems have signed onto the free service

DSPS Distributes Nearly $25 million to Fire Departments through 2% Dues Program

Departments use the funds for equipment, fire prevention outreach and education, and fire fighter training, among other things.

Safety Inspectors Check State Fair Rides

WI DSPS inspectors conduct final safety tests on more than 40 rides featured at the fair.

DSPS Secretary-designee Dawn Crim Visits Wisconsin Mass Timber Company, Explores Environmental and Economic Impact of Updated Mass Timber Code Provisions

The Ugly Record of Armor Health

Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.

DSPS Secretary-Designee Crim Announces Additional Leadership Team Appointments

Crim said she would announce additional appointments as they are made.