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A New Jersey-based coastal environmental organization's estimate of the amount of cigarette butts, which do not biodegrade, that accumulate in the world's lakes and oceans and on beaches annually: 1.7 billion pounds
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UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley has been named the new interim director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, which focuses on stem-cell and other technology. He will also go to the Robert M. Lafollette School of Public Affairs, as a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. His appointment is effective November 1st. Read more about it here. |
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 Phase Two of The Wisconsin Way begins this week, with public forums being held around the state. The dates include:
Eau Claire: June 24
Oshkosh: July 10
Green Bay: July 17
Waukesha: July 21
Wausau: July 23
Kenosha: July 24
Columbus: July 28
La Crosse: July 29
Janesville: August 4
Platteville: August 5
Superior: August 7
Milwaukee: August 11
Rhinelander: August 12
Appleton: August 14
Madison: August 19
For more detailed information on each location, click here.
Online registration is currently available for the second round of public forums. Registering ahead of time helps ensure there is sufficient space and seating, so please register and please pass the word.
You can also find recently posted data from public opinion polls conducted in January and May. Simply log in to the Web site with your e-mail address, and you'll be able to access this research and learn what residents across the state are saying about taxes, local services, economic development and the future of Wisconsin. |
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WCA Executive Director Mark D. O'Connell and Wood Communications President Jim Wood were guests with Wisconsin Public Radio's Joy Cardin show on Monday, June 23 discussing "The Wisconsin Way." Visit www.wpr.org and go to "Joy Cardin">"Audio Archives" to listen. |
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Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today joined four Midwestern Governors in asking President Bush to reduce from 25 percent to 10 percent the state share of the Public Assistance costs from the historic flooding that has ravaged communities across the region.
"Our states have suffered recent multiple disasters that have placed enormous stress on state and local governments," Governor Doyle said. "Reducing our share of the flooding assistance costs would greatly alleviate the social and economic impact on our families and communities that are suffering."
Governor Doyle joined Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Iowa Gov. Chet Culver and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt in a joint letter to President Bush requesting the reduction. Each of the states has been greatly affected by the historic level of flooding. Full Story... |
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 A total of seven FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open to help individuals and business owners who are registered for disaster assistance with their questions and provide them with information on FEMA disaster programs.
Additional DRCs will continue to be opened. For a listing of DRC's presently serving applicants, read on. Full Story... |
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The FEMA website can walk your constituents through how to apply for disaster assistance. To learn more, click here. |
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 WCA will host "Opportunities and Challenges of an Aging Society Statewide Summit" August 19-20, 2008 at the Marriott Madison West. The two-day conference will take an in-depth look at aging issues and bring together some of the state's leading experts.
Click here for a full tentative agenda, including registration information. |
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The WCA Annual Conference is fast approaching and we look forward to seeing you in Wisconsin Dells October 12-14, 2008. We expect this to be one of the best conferences ever.
As you may know, each year counties pass resolutions to be considered at the conference. Such resolutions, if adopted at the conference, immediately become part of the WCA platform of positions and are lobbied upon.
To ensure adequate review and discussion by steering committees and the resolutions committee, a deadline for submission of resolutions to WCA has been established. All resolutions need to be in the WCA office by the close of business on Monday, July 14, 2008 to be considered at the annual conference. Resolutions received after July 14, 2008 will be referred to the WCA Board of Directors for action. Once we receive your conference resolutions a confirmation will be sent to the county clerk confirming receipt of the conference resolutions. If you do not receive a confirmation from WCA prior to the resolution deadline, please contact the WCA office to make sure they were received. Full Story... |
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Nominations are currently being accepted for the position of Second Vice-President of the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA). The 2008 WCA Nominating Committee, appointed by President Lee Rymer, will meet in September to recommend a slate of officers for 2008-2009. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, July 11, 2008.
In addition, if you are interested in serving as a presidential appointment to the WCA Board of Directors, please complete the attached form and submit it to the WCA office by Friday, August 22, 2008.
Finally, to be considered for a steering committee appointment, please complete the attached form and submit it to the WCA office by Friday, August 22, 2008. All nominations must be approved by your county board chair or county executive, whichever is applicable. If you are currently serving on a steering committee, you must reapply.
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On June 19, 2008, Wilma Springer passed away in Appleton. Mrs. Springer served for many years as a County Board Supervisor and Board Chair in Calumet County. She also served as a member of the Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation Board of Directors from 1994-2006.
Mrs. Springer will be missed by the Wisconsin County Mutual Board of Directors, the Calumet County Board of Supervisors as well as the community in which she lived and served.
Cards may be sent to:
The Family of Wilma Springer
218 E. Hoover Ave.
Appleton, WI 54915
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 NACo is preparing for the 73rd Annual Conference to be held July 11-15, 2008 in Jackson County, MO. It is important that your county participates in the Association's annual election of officers and policy adoption for this year's American County Platform.
In order to participate, your county must have paid its membership dues and have one paid registrant for the conference, according to NACo bylaws.
To read the full packet of information on voting credentials, which have changed this year, click here. |
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