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WCA Annual Conference Success: Annual Video and Handouts Now Online
WCA Capitol Watch for Week of 3.19.2018 Now Out!
2019-20 WCA Legislative Agenda Released
With elections over and a new legislative session around the corner, the Wisconsin Counties Association has released their 2019-2020 WCA Legislative Agenda....
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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...
WCA Releases Final Budget Summary as State Budget is Signed into Law
Posted on September 22, 2017
The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) commends Governor Scott Walker for signing into law today the 2017-2019 State Budget that contains several initiatives advocated for by counties. See the WCA Final Budget Summary here....
2018 County Sales Tax Forecasting
Posted on September 6, 2017
Counties and other units of local government are currently in the process of drafting budgets for the upcoming year. As with all budgets, county budgeting is based on projections and estimates: how much money will be generated...
