Author Archives: michelle@thompson-communications.com

Closing the Gap: Bringing the Judicial System and Support Services Together

Treatment courts and diversion programs across the state are providing the rehabilitative services people need to avoid prolonged involvement with the criminal justice system and… Read More

Climbing to New Heights: County Programs Empower Children with Disabilities

The April 2025 issue of Wisconsin Counties features a look at two county programs that often serve as a lifeline for families with children with… Read More

Register for WCA Human Services Legislative Day in Madison

Join WCA and members of the County Ambassador Program (CAP Team) for our WCA Human Services Legislative Day at the Capitol on Thursday, March 27,… Read More

Wisconsin’s Groundwater: A Buried Treasure

Wisconsin holds an estimated 1.2 quadrillion gallons of groundwater – enough to cover the state in 100 feet of water. But differences in geology, land… Read More

WCA Holds Successful 2025 WCA Legislative Conference

The Wisconsin Counties Association held their 2025 WCA Legislative Conference February 25-26, 2025 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. Over 300 county leaders from around Wisconsin… Read More

WCA Summary of 2025-2027 Wisconsin Biennial Budget

On February 18, 2025, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget Proposal. This marks the official start to the budget process as… Read More

Confronting the Homeless Crisis

Homelessness is on the rise across much of the state, putting a strain on county resources. In the February 2025 issue of Wisconsin Counties, we… Read More

Building a Resilient Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s weather is changing – becoming less predictable and more prone to extremes. This issue of Wisconsin Counties takes a look at efforts and initiatives… Read More