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ICYMI: WCA Webinar-Advancing Broadband in Wisconsin
On September 9, 2020, WCA held a webinar, "Advancing Broadband in Wisconsin." Speakers included industry experts Tom Asp and Jim Weikert of Power System...
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Join WCA for "Turnout for Transportation: Capitol Edition"
Posted on March 31, 2017
At the March 2017 WCA Board of Directors meeting, transportation was made one of the association’s top five priorities for the current state budget. As you may recall, last fall WCA co-hosted the unprecedented Transportation...
WCA Summary of 2017-2019 Wisconsin State Biennial Budget
Posted on March 9, 2017
Governor Scott Walker released his proposed state budget to a joint session of the Legislature on February 8, 2017. The budget is introduced as Assembly Bill 64 / Senate Bill 30.Highlights of the Governor’s two-year spending...
WCA Applauds Governor Walker for Investment in Counties
Posted on February 7, 2017
Governor Scott Walker addressed over 200 county officials today at the 2017 Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange in Madison, highlighting significant investments in Wisconsin’s counties in the areas of human...
The 2017 WCA Legislative Exchange Kicks Off Tuesday in Madison
Posted on February 2, 2017
There is still time to register for the 2017 WCA Legislative Exchange, which will be held February 7-8, 2017 at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Come hear the latest on what is happening at the Capitol,...
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...
