Plan to Attend WCA District Meetings Being Held Around the State
 The Wisconsin Counties Association holds district meetings after the spring general election. WCA uses these District Meetings to acquaint new and returning county officials with the Wisconsin Counties Association, our services and upcoming legislative issues.
WCA also uses the District Meetings to elect representatives to serve on the Wisconsin Counties Association Board of Directors. In addition, Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation uses the District Meetings to elect representatives to serve on the County Mutual Board of Directors.
The meetings will be held starting April 25 and run though May 1 in seven different locations in the state. To see the meeting locations and times, as well as elections which will be held in each district, click here. To view a District Meeting agenda, click here. |
Register Today for the WCA March Educational Seminar: "Creating Treatment and Diversion (TAD) Programs in Your County"
Register today for the March WCA Educational Seminar, "Creating Treatment and Diversion (TAD) Programs in Your County." The event will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 in Stevens Point at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI.
To learn more and for registration information, click here. |
NACo Survey: America's Local Roads and Bridges are in Need of Funding for Maintenance and Repair Work
The nation's roads and bridges, nearly half of which are under the financial control of local governments, are in desperate need of federal assistance for long- delayed maintenance and repair work which would help create jobs in communities across the country, according to a new survey of county engineers by the National Association of Counties (NACo). Read the full NACo release here.
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How Will Your County Celebrate National County Government Month?
 National County Government Month (NCGM) is celebrated each April by the nation's counties to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of county government. The 2012 theme is "Healthy Counties, Healthy Families."
Counties participate in NCGM by hosting a variety of community outreach events and activities. These include tours of county facilities, recognition ceremonies for county employees and volunteers, distribution of information about county programs and services, sponsoring student essay contests, meetings with business and community leaders, and adoption of resolutions.
To get some ideas about how your county can use National County Government Month as an opportunity to educate the citizens on the role of counties in their lives, click here. |
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Annual Report
UW Colleges and UW-Extension have released their 2011 Annual Report, in which they provide examples of how UW Colleges and UW-Extension are "your connection to a world of resources." See the 2011 Annual Report here.
With almost 30 brief articles to illustrate some of the ways Wisconsin residents are being served, the report also contains enrollment data, budget information, a fact sheet, a coverage map, accountability reports, and an archive containing past annual reports. You can click on the topics on the website's left-hand column to access topics or data.
If you have any questions about this report or suggestions for our 2012 annual report, please contact Chancellor Ray Cross at 608.262.3786 or via email.
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DATCP News Release: Discover Wisconsin to Feature Specialty Meats
 Viewers will have the opportunity to discover Wisconsin's specialty meats industry on the popular program Discover Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites viewers to tune in March 24 and 25 to see Discover Wisconsin feature our state's livestock producers and specialty meat processors.
"The purpose of this project was to draw attention to Wisconsin's meat processors who are part of main street businesses across the state," said Jeff Swenson, DATCP's Livestock and Meat Specialist. "Our meat processors are craftsman that take pride in their work, and this Discover Wisconsin episode is the first of its kind to introduce you to this industry." Read the full DATCP media release here. |
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Are You Signed up to Receive "The Mutual Effort" Electronic Newsletter?
The Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation and Community Insurance Corporation now publishes "The Mutual Effort," an electronic newsletter.
To stay-up-to-date on insurance updates and company news, register here.
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Concord Coalition's Washington Budget Report
The Concord Coalition's Washington Budget Report provides readers with non-partisan, plain English analysis of budget, appropriations, and tax issues, as well as efforts to address the looming fiscal crisis. Read their March 13, 2012 issue here.
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County Mutual Highway Safety Days Coming in May
The Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation will be holding the inaugural Highway Safety Days in May, 2012. The event, held at two separate locations and dates, will be a day of enrichment for county highway employees and municipal employees.
To see the full agenda, as well as registration information for the County Mutual Highway Safety Days, click here.
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