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How to Prepare for Wisconsin 2023 Act 235
How to Prepare for Wisconsin 2023 Act 235

2023 WI Act 235, also known as the Judicial Privacy Act or Daniel’s Law, was enacted into law on March 27, 2024, in response to threats and violence against judicial officers and their families. By creating an avenue to request that certain personal information (such as home addresses) be... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted11/15/2024


Annual Keynote Introduction: Meet Frank Romo!
Annual Keynote Introduction: Meet Frank Romo!

We're thrilled to announce that Frank Romo, the dynamic CEO of RomoGIS, will be a featured speaker at our Annual Conference! Frank’s journey from a community organizer to a geospatial professional is nothing short of inspiring. Here's why you should be excited: Community Advocate with a... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Dickerson
Date posted10/28/2024


Member Spotlight: Stephanie Pasowicz
Member Spotlight: Stephanie Pasowicz

Introducing Stephanie Pasowicz, a Geospatial Analyst at Xcel Energy for the past year and a half, and a recipient of the 2024 WLIA Emerging Leader award. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted10/23/2024


Open Call for Annual Conference Content
Open Call for Annual Conference Content

It is hard to believe that it is already October and the 2025 Annual Conference will be here before you know it! The planning is already well underway for the next upcoming Annual Conference and the Program Team is looking for your presentation or abstract ideas! Did you complete a major project... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted10/9/2024


Announcing the Official WLIA LinkedIn Organization Page!
Announcing the Official WLIA LinkedIn Organization Page!

We are thrilled to announce that the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) is transitioning from a LinkedIn group to an official LinkedIn Organization page! This change is designed to enhance our online presence, making it easier to engage with our community and keep you updated with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Dickerson
Date posted10/1/2024


Member Spotlight: Sara Chiamulera
Member Spotlight: Sara Chiamulera

Sara Chiamulera serves as the Land Information Director for Oneida County, WI, where she has worked for the past six years, including two years in her current role. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted09/18/2024


2025 Annual Keynote Announcement: Big News!
2025 Annual Keynote Announcement: Big News!

Drum roll please... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted09/16/2024


Land Records Leadership Series: How to Talk to Elected Officials
Land Records Leadership Series: How to Talk to Elected Officials

It's not scary when you keep these things in mind. Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted09/16/2024


Call for 2025 Annual Conference Workshops!
Call for 2025 Annual Conference Workshops!

Hey fellow GIS & Land Information Practitioners, The WLIA Workshop Committee is looking for workshops proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference Workshop line-up. The WLIA Conference will be held at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI February 26 – 28th, 2025. Workshops serve... Continue Reading

Postedby Doug Avoles
Date posted09/11/2024


Fall Regional Spotlight: Keynote Marcy West - Protecting Paradise in the Driftless
Fall Regional Spotlight: Keynote Marcy West - Protecting Paradise in the Driftless

WLIA is proud to present Marcy West, as one of our Keynote Speakers at the Fall Regional Meeting, In La Crosse, this October! Marcy served as the Executive Director for the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board (KRMB) in the formative years of 1996-2021. The writing of "Protecting Paradise in... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted09/10/2024


Beware phishing attempt from "WLI Group"
Beware phishing attempt from "WLI Group"

Text messages from "someone" at the WLI Group are not coming from anyone in this association. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted09/3/2024


Jim Giglierano's Retirement Celebration
Jim Giglierano's Retirement Celebration

Hi WLIA Members and Friends, Jim Giglierano, our Geographic Information Officer, is launching into retirement next week with a party! Check out the invitation below and RSVP to be there next Tuesday! If you can’t make it, be sure to sign the E-card and say hi when you can! See you next... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted08/29/2024