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On September 29, WCA will host an educational seminar, "Working Lands Initiative," in Stevens Point at the Holiday Inn. The seminar features Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Rod Nilsestuen. Learn more here, including registration information. |
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The Federal Government Accountability Office's estimate of the amount of improper payments made last year by the Medicaid program: $12.9 billion
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 After nearly four years, the state's largest transportation construction project in history, the Marquette Interchange opened this week in Milwaukee. The project involved over 4,000 workers and nearly 2.3 million hours of work. There were no fatalities on the $810 million project and it came in approximately $15 million under budget, due in part to the use of local materials.
Read a media release by Governor Jim Doyle here.
For a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article on the project, click here. |
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 The upcoming feature documentary, I.O.U.S.A., is showing in select locations around the state tonight, August 21. The film tells the story of America's large and growing fiscal challenge, how the richest country in the world came to be in the position we are in today and what could happen to us if we don't do something about it soon. It covers our nation's four key deficits: budget, savings, balance of payments/trade and worst of all, our leadership deficit.
The film is fact-based, nonpartisan and nonideological and it features a number of candid appearances, including Warren Buffett, Alan Greenspan, Paul Volcker, David Walker, Pete Peterson, Senators Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg, former Treasury Secretaries Paul O'Neill and Robert Rubin, former CBO chief Alice Rivlin, and Representatives Ron Paul and Bob Bixby.
For one night only the film will show in about 400 theaters around the country. Here in Wisconsin, the film will show in nine cities, including Ashwaubenon, Grand Chute, Brookfield, Sturtevant, Mequon, Madison, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Oak Creek. Learn more about movie showtimes here. You can also watch the movie's trailer here. Full Story... |
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This week's WCA Aging Summit, "Opportunities and Challenges of an Aging Society," focused on the many facets and complex issues facing government and society as Baby Boomers barrel toward retirement age. One topic at the concurrent sessions was caregiver support. Read a Wisconsin State Journal article by Anita Clark here.
In addition, the event was covered by Wisconsin Eye, which will broadcast coverage soon. Stay tuned here. |
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 If you haven't registered yet for the WCA Annual Conference, you can do it quickly and easily online by clicking here, and going to "Upcoming Featured Events" on the left side. This year's conference is October 12-14 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center and is packed full of timely educational sessions on some of the biggest issues facing county officials today.
To see a glimpse of this year's sessions, click here. |
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 On September 27, 2008, the National Lung Cancer Partnership will hold their first Free to Breathe® 5K and 1 mile walk in Madison, WI to raise awareness and funding to assist the fight against lung cancer. This event is presented in partnership with the UW Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center's "Creating Hope" campaign.
The National Lung Cancer Partnership is a group of leading doctors, researchers, patient advocates, and lung cancer survivors dedicated to raising public awareness of the disease and generating funding for lung cancer research. The proceeds from the Free to Breathe® events will help fund the National Lung Cancer Partnership's research, education, and awareness programs.
To learn more about the event, click here and follow the "Click on Your City" link on the left side. |
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The National Association of Pretrial Services will hold their 36th Annual Conference and Training Institute in Milwaukee September 28-October 1, 2008. Early registration is in effect until September 5th, 2008. NAPSA Members receive an even bigger discount (Not a member? Click here).
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The 2008 Wisconsin Emergency Management Association (WEMA) Annual Conference will be held October 27 through October 29, 2008 at the Sheraton-Madison. This year's Conference, "Anatomy of a Disaster: Planning for and Responding to Long-term Power Outage," addresses all aspects of a long-term power outage for all types of agencies, governments, schools, special needs facilities and businesses.
The price for this year's Conference is $45 for WEMA members and $60 for non-WEMA members. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Schliesman at 262-605-7904 or bschliesman@co.kenosha.wi.us. |
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 Has your company signed up for the online Wisconsin County Purchasing Directory yet? This interactive tool is searchable, available 24/7 and allows vendors to include multiple contact names, e-mail addresses and cross references all for one low rate. To be a vendor, fill out the form found here.
If you are a county purchasing agent or make purchasing decisions for your county, take a closer look at the Wisconsin County Purchasing Directory. It provides comprehensive information on businesses that deal with counties all over the state and even includes references so you can speak with other counties first hand about their experiences with a particular vendor.
For more information on the directory, click here. |
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