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WCA Capitol Watch for Week of 3.19.2018 Now Out!
WCA Annual Conference Success: Annual Video and Handouts Now Online
WCA & von Briesen & Roper Unveil "County Counsel with Andy Phillips"
The Wisconsin Counties Association is excited to unveil "County Counsel with Andy Phillips." The new quarterly online show, a joint collaboration between...
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WCA Board of Directors Elected at Seven District Meetings Statewide
Posted on May 14, 2018
WCA recently held their district meetings to elect representatives to the association's board of directors. The elections occur every two years and in each of the seven WCA districts. In addition to the elections, the meetings...
WCA Hosts Successful Juvenile Corrections Forum
Posted on May 9, 2018
With the passage of 2017 Assembly Bill 953 (2017 Wisconsin Act 185), counties will play a greater role in the juvenile corrections system. Effective January 2021, counties will be responsible for housing non-violent juveniles...
WCA Capitol Watch for Week of 3.19.2018 Now Out!
Posted on March 19, 2018
Capitol Watch is a weekly update for members during the legislative session and features legislative news, bill drafts and co-sponsorship letters, recently introduced legislation and other relevant information. Read the 3.19.2018...
WCA Commends Legislature for Proposal to Provide Additional ADA Positions
Posted on February 23, 2018
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending the Legislature for a State Assembly proposal funding additional assistant district attorney (ADA) positions in 40 counties. “This proposal will help address staffing shortages...
2018 WCA Legislative Exchange Handouts Online
Posted on February 5, 2018
The Wisconsin Counties Association held the 2018 WCA Legislative Exchange February 6-7, 2018 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. County officials gathered to discuss the important issues facing counties around the state. See presentations...
Mining 101 Educational Seminar Coverage Now Online
Posted on January 25, 2018
Recent law changes surrounding the regulation of non-ferrous metallic mining in Wisconsin have presented an opportunity to educate local government officials on this new regulatory environment. Mining 101, sponsored by the Wisconsin...
WCA Commends Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Kleefisch & Rep. Nygren for Comprehensive Opioid Package Announcement
Posted on January 19, 2018
As counties in every corner of the state feel the staggering impact of heroin and opioid abuse, the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) is commending Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Representative...
Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of 28 Wisconsin Counties Against Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
Posted on January 1, 2018
From law enforcement to jails to human services, counties across Wisconsin have felt the staggering impact of opioid abuse. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, lawsuits were filed on behalf of 28 Wisconsin counties against pharmaceutical...
Local Government Officials Designate "Dark Store Day" to Draw Attention to Harmful Tax Shift
Posted on December 11, 2017
To draw attention to a loophole utilized by big-box commercial retailers to significantly reduce their property tax assessments, local government officials have designated December 11, 2017 as “Dark Store Day.”Local...
2017 WCA Annual Conference Handouts Now Online!
Posted on October 3, 2017
Handouts from concurrent workshops held during the 2017 WCA Annual Conference, held September 24-26, 2017 in Sauk County, are now online. See 2017 WCA Annual Conference concurrent workshop handouts here.Please note as presentations...
