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To view the CLE credits that have been approved for WCA Seminars held thus far in 2007, click here. |
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Number of cities and counties that have enacted bans on smoking in outdoor areas, including parks, cafes, concert venues, stadiums and beaches, according to the American Non-Smokers' Rights Foundation: At least 1,124
Source: USA Today, 7/13/07 |
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 As with any document the size of the 2007-2009 Biennial State Budget that was passed by the Assembly last week, the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) recognizes there are a multitude of issues that can positively or negatively impact the state's 72 counties all within the same document.
"As with every state budget, there are items we like and dislike," said WCA Executive Director Mark D. O'Connell. "This version is no different and while there are things that will benefit counties and the taxpayers, there are also some issues that will present significant challenges to county governments around Wisconsin."
To view the full WCA media release, read on. Stay tuned to the WCA website this week for a full breakdown on the Assembly version of the State Budget and its impact on counties. |
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 County Executive Bill McReynolds has announced that Racine County will receive its fifth consecutive award for its use of information technology (IT) to deliver services to county residents. The recognition comes out of the 2007 Digital Counties Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NaCo). Among all the counties in its population category, Racine County placed third, its fifth top-10 ranking in a row and its highest place ever.Full Story... |
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 The Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation's scholarship requirements and application has been updated. For the most recent information, click here. |
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Read the 2007 second quarter update here from Waterman & Associates, WCA's federal representation in Washington D.C. |
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GrantStation (www.GrantStation.com) is an on-line resource center for non-profits and other organizations seeking grants from public or foundation sources. Full Story... |
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Cynthia Adams, CEO of