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The naming of Tommy Thompson as Interim President of the University of Wisconsin System, just days after Jim Johnson of Alaska withdrew from consideration,...
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WCA Releases Web Extra on The Impact of Wisconsin's Drug Epidemic on Children
Posted on January 12, 2017
Due to the rapid increase in opioid and methamphetamine use, Wisconsin county child protective service divisions are managing higher and higher caseloads. The December edition of Wisconsin Counties magazine included a comprehensive...
WCA Commends Governor Walker for Actions to Fight Heroin/Opioid Abuse
Posted on January 5, 2017
As Wisconsin counties in every corner of the state are feeling the impact of increased heroin and opioid addiction, the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) is commending Governor Scott Walker and the Governor’s Task Force...
December Wisconsin Counties Magazine Highlights Impact of Opiates on Child Welfare System
Posted on December 6, 2016
Counties in every corner of the state are feeling the impact of increased opiate, heroin and meth use, with the child welfare system taking one of the biggest hits. To address this crisis, the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA)...
PACE Wisconsin Program Launched To Finance Commercial Energy Efficiency Improvements
Posted on December 2, 2016
PACE Wisconsin, a statewide program which enables property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation building improvements, is now available for implementation...
Overtime Rule Blocked by Federal Court: Sign Up for Webinar
Posted on November 23, 2016
On November 22, 2016, a federal court enjoined enforcement of the new FLSA rules on salary exemptions that were scheduled to go into effect next month. This ruling has far reaching implications for counties. What should employers...
Watch: 2016 WCA Annual Conference Daily Wrap Up Videos
Posted on September 21, 2016
The WCA Annual Conference was held September 25-27 in Milwaukee County at the Wisconsin Center and Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Over 1,000 county officials attended the three-day event. WCA, along with CGI Communications, did...
Joint Statement on WisDOT Budget Request
Posted on September 15, 2016
“We appreciate Governor Walker and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Gottlieb for listening to the thousands of local government officials across Wisconsin who have stressed the importance of local...
Join "Turnout for Transportation" Meeting September 29 in Your County
Posted on September 13, 2016
Join "Turnout for Transportation" in 71 counties on September 29 to discuss ways to #JustFixItWI. Watch this video from WCA, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Towns Association & find your location: http://bit.ly/2cthP5j ...
Watch: nEXT Generation Video Update with Chancellor Sandeen & Mark O'Connell
Posted on September 6, 2016
WCA Executive Director Mark O'Connell sat down recently with University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension Chancellor Cathy Sandeen for a video update on the nEXT Generation project.Watch the Chancellor...
PACE RFP for Program Administration Now Online
Posted on August 17, 2016
The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Commission Wisconsin is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified organizations to serve as a Program Administrator for the statewide PACE program. The...
