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: 4.8.2020

April 8, 2020

This 4.8.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update includes calls to action for state and federal legislation, a Legal Update Q and A on DOL Final Regulations Implementing the FFCRA, and USDA Rural Development news.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 4.7.2020

April 7, 2020

This 4.7.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update includes a Wisconsin Election Commission update on election night procedures, WCA’s requests to the Governor and Legislative Leadership regarding COVID-19 costs, and a Legal Update Q and A on county travel bans for seasonal homeowners and out-of-state visitors.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 4.6.2020

April 6, 2020

This 4.6.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update focuses on Wisconsin and United States Supreme Court decisions impacting the April 7, 2020 election, as well as an updated Q and A for county employee unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 4.3.2020

April 3, 2020

This 4.3.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update discusses Governor Evers calling for a special session on the spring election, as well as several legal updates.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 4.2.2020

April 2, 2020

The 4.2.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update highlights Federal Judge Conley’s ruling the spring primary election will be held April 7, as well as look into “Safer at Home” FAQs.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 4.1.2020

April 1, 2020

This 4.1.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update looks into Q&A for county payroll tax issues under the FFCRA and CARES Act, a LFB memo on state funding under the CARES Act, and CDC interim guidance on management of COVID-19 in corrections settings.

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