COVID-19 UPDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS

As issues continue to develop and change at a quick rate with COVID-19, the Coronavirus, we at the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) are working alongside Governor Tony Evers, the Administration, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and our general counsel, Attolles Law, s.c., to provide the latest resources and updates to assist county officials during this unprecedented time.

COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.23.2020

March 23, 2020

This WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features a von Briesen legal update on “The New Leave Entitlements Under FFCRA-Issues Unique to the Public Sector,” Governor Evers directing DHS to implement a “Safer at Home” order, a sample ordinance relating to self organization of counties.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.21.2020

March 21, 2020

This WCA COVID-19 Daily Update shares a legal update regarding the online voter registration extension to March 30, 2020.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.20.2020

March 20, 2020

This WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features our work with Governor Tony Evers and the Administration, discusses legal updates on spring elections, and shares an update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from Region 5.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.19.2020

March 19, 2020

This WCA COVID-19 Daily Update includes information on Wisconsin County courtroom closures, FEMA process for public assistance for local governments, and an update on the Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting regarding the spring elections.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.18.2020

March 18, 2020

This WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features the WCEA/WCA webinar, as well as coverage of the city and county leadership call.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 3.17.2020

March 17, 2020

This initial WCA COVID-19 Daily Update highlights a von Briesen/WCA Webinar, a sample emergency declaration template, a local health officer and county emergency management powers, and a link to the von Briesen COVID-19 Task Force website.

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