Latest WCA eNews Online
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...
(read more)News
Senator Sheila Harsdorf Named 2015 "WCA Friend of County Government"
Posted on October 5, 2015
The Wisconsin Counties Association has named Senator Sheila Harsdorf as the 2015 recipient of their “Friend of County Government.” This is the highest honor given by the Association to an individual who has performed...
Immediate Call to Action: County Zoning Authority
Posted on June 16, 2015
Many of you have heard about a potential motion in the state biennial budget that allows for town withdrawal from Dane County zoning. Many view this as just a Dane County issue but, in fact, this could become a statewide issue....
2015 WCA Annual Conference Preview!
Posted on June 5, 2015
The WCA Annual Conference is fast approaching from September 20-22 in La Crosse County at the La Crosse Center and Radisson Hotel La Crosse. Check out our special preview e-newsletter of this year's event, which features registration,...
WCA Commends Senator Harsdorf; Representative Loudenbeck for Protecting County Land and Water Conservation Efforts
Posted on May 14, 2015
As deliberations continue on the 2015-2017 State Budget by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) is commending JFC members Senator Sheila Harsdorf and Representative Amy Loudenbeck for their...
Local Government Property Insurance Fund Update
Posted on April 22, 2015
On Friday April 17, 2015, the Joint Committee on Finance debated Governor Walker's proposal to close the Local Government Property Insurance Fund. The committee voted unanimously to delay the closure of the fund. Under this action,...
The Public Finance Authority Passes 100 Mark for Bond Issuances
Posted on April 9, 2015
The Public Finance Authority (PFA) is pleased to announce it has closed more than 100 bond issuances representing more than $2.65 billion in financings throughout 36 states since inception in 2010.A national conduit issuer of...
"What are Counties" Toolkit Now Available Online!
Posted on February 12, 2015
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the WCA Legislative Exchange in Madison, the Wisconsin Counties Association launched a new toolkit for county officials and interested parties to help educate people on the role of counties in their...
Updated 2015-2017 State Biennial Budget Summary
Posted on February 4, 2015
Governor Scott Walker released his proposed state budget to a joint session of the Legislature on February 3, 2015. The budget is introduced as Assembly Bill 21 /Senate Bill 21. Highlights of the Governor's $68.3 billion spending...
LGI Releases Report: Filling the Potholes: A New Look at Funding Local Transportation in Wisconsin
Posted on December 10, 2014
The Local Government Institute, which includes the Wisconsin Counties Association, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association commissioned and released a Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report entitled...
WCA Commends Feds for Approval of Madison-Reedsburg Rail Line Purchase
Posted on November 20, 2014
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending last week's approval of a 70-mile stretch of rail line from Madison to Reedsburg, as well as Reedsburg to Cottage Grove, by the federal Surface Transportation Board. “This...
