Posted on September 27, 2018
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 was an incredibly successful event, with county officials coming together...
Posted on August 27, 2018
"WCA eNews" is the electronic newsletter of the Wisconsin Counties Association and is published regularly. View the Week of August 27, 2018 issue here. To see archived issues, click here.If you'd like to receive "WCA eNews"...
Posted on June 21, 2018
On June 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax regardless of whether the retailer has a physical presence in the state. The financial...
Posted on June 6, 2018
WCA has received much feedback on the Nonferrous Metallic Mining Regulation Handbook since its publication on May 1, 2018. Much of that feedback requested review of existing and proposed ordinances, and also requests for new...
Posted on May 16, 2018
On May 16, 2018, WCA testified before the Wisconsin Supreme Court in opposition to increased rates for court-appointed attorneys, citing that such an increase would be "financially devastating for cash-strapped counties struggling...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
County social workers are on the frontlines of the meth and opioid epidemic. On a daily basis this group of dedicated county staff respond to calls for...
(read more)A new report issued on April 15, 2019 by Forward Analytics, Falling Behind: Migration Changes and State Workforce, reveals troubling trends for the future...
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