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Wisconsin Recognizes Importance, Impact of Architecture
Gov. Tony Evers declares October is Architecture Awareness Month
Oct 10th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesSurvive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7
Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month
Sep 27th, 2024 by Milwaukee RecreationMarquette, DSPS, WDA Celebrate First Dental Diploma Privilege Graduates
May 13th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
State Medical Examining Board Approves News Education Tracking Tool
Move aims to improve process of tracking continuing education for WI physicians
Mar 5th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWI DSPS Sharing Even More Performance Data
Department updates dashboard, rebrands division to reflect focus on performance
Feb 6th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin DSPS Sets Licensing Record
Department issued record number of initial credentials in 2023
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin DSPS Announces Partnership with State’s Private Colleges and Universities
Collaboration with WAICU aims to further streamline licensing for health care jobs
Dec 14th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin DSPS Announces Rapid School Review Plan
Department aims to speed up building projects involving schools and child care facilities
Dec 8th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin DSPS Makes Improvements to Nursing Home Administrator Licensing
State agency provides clarity, expands options for those applying for a license
Nov 17th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesUniversities of Wisconsin, DSPS Partner to Facilitate Faster Licensing
Collaboration focuses on students graduating into health care fields
Nov 16th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesFaster Licensing of Wisconsin Pharmacy School Graduates
Wisconsin DSPS, state pharmacy schools collaborate to improve processes
Nov 1st, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDSPS Accepting Grant Applications for Wisconsin Fund
Program helps Wisconsinites repair or replace septic systems
Oct 17th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWisconsin Announces Improvements to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Upgraded program should offer better functionality to groups/professionals who use it
Oct 12th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDSPS Increases Options for Trades Examinations through New Partnership
Latest example of agency’s innovative work to benefit state workforce, expedite licensing
Oct 4th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesFollowing Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding
Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle KaedingGov. 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
Aug 31st, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversWisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase
The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Sarah LehrWisconsin Working to Connect Pharmacists with Potential Employees
State Youth Apprenticeship allows high school students to train on the job as Pharmacy Technicians
Jul 14th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog
Secretary-designee wants to use its revenue to hire staff, Republicans question backlog, push for fewer licenses.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Baylor SpearsGOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik GunnDepartment 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
Jan 10th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAfter 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.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah LehrDepartment 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.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDepartment 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.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDepartment 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
Sep 29th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesDSPS 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.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesSafety Inspectors Check State Fair Rides
WI DSPS inspectors conduct final safety tests on more than 40 rides featured at the fair.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Sophie BolichThe Ugly Record of Armor Health
Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Isiah HolmesDSPS Secretary-Designee Crim Announces Additional Leadership Team Appointments
Crim said she would announce additional appointments as they are made.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services