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Wisconsin Counties Magazine

The official publication of the Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin Counties magazine is published monthly and was first published in 1938. With a readership of close to 10,000 people, Wisconsin Counties provides county officials with legislative news, county best practices and in-depth coverage of issues affecting county government. To see Wisconsin Counties on press, click here.

CURRENT ISSUE:
October 2018
Next Gen 911 is the next generation of emergency response and Wisconsin is beginning the process of this digital upgrade. The October 2018 edition of Wisconsin Counties magazine is dedicated to NG 911, including coverage of recent federal 911 legislation. To view this edition, click here.

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6th Edition, Wisconsin County Official's Handbook
The most comprehensive document on county operations and recently updated, the handbook is comprised of a collection of information covering topics that county officials handle on a regular basis. From an in-depth review of parliamentary procedures to personnel practices to budgeting, this document brings together all areas of county operations in one centralized place.

Click here to view and download the handbook.

County Government: History, Services and Funding
This publication was initially prepared for use by the county representatives that served on the Governor's Blue-Ribbon Commission on State-Local Partnerships to educate other commission members on the vital role county governments play in the provision of services across Wisconsin. Now WCA's most popular brochure, the information is updated every two years following the spring election for use by county officials and other interested parties across the state.

Click here to view and download County Government: History, Services, Funding.

WCA Brochure
A complete snapshot of the Wisconsin Counties Association, this brochure explains the history, structure, policy formulation, services and duties of the association charged with protecting the interests of county government.

Click here to view and download the WCA Brochure.

The Green Book, A Book of County Facts
For county government to successfully carry out its mission, long range, strategic thinking is critical. Data plays a critical role as counties evolve to meet the changing needs of citizens and businesses across the state. To this end, the Wisconsin Counties Association, in partnership with the Wisconsin Policy Forum, is pleased to present The Green Book, A Book of County Facts.

Click here to view and download The Green Book.

Non-Ferrous Metallic Mining Regulation Handbook
To assist counties with the changes in nonferrous metallic mining regulation, WCA developed the Non-Ferrous Metallic Mining Regulation Handbook to aid counties in addressing the issues they confront relating to the complex issue of mining regulation. Written with the help of Andrew T. Phillips and Rebecca J. Roeker with von Briesen & Roper, the handbook is an in-depth look at the overall scope of the changes made to existing mining regulations, including environmental regulations, zoning, licensing, vested rights, equal protection, conditional use permits, and much more.

Click here to download the PDF of the handbook.

2017-2018 WCA Legislative Agenda
The WCA Legislative Agenda is approved by the board of directors and is published every two years before the beginning of each legislative session. This publication outlines the association's priorities for the government affairs staff to take to the legislature.

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WCA Annual Conference Success: Annual Video and Handouts Now Online

County officials from around Wisconsin gathered at the 2018 WCA Annual Conference September 23-25, 2018 in La Crosse County. "The 2018 WCA Annual Conference...

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