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: 5.18.2020

May 18, 2020

The 5.18.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features several WEDC grant programs, and the latest NACo COVID-19 resources.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.15.2020

May 15, 2020

The 5.15.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features the WCA statement on COVID-19 and local health order authority, a request for submission of local health authority replacement orders, and resources from the Wisconsin Grocers Association, and Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.14.2020

May 14, 2020

The 5.14.202 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features information on the Supreme Court Ruling, with “Considerations for Counties,” a link to a Wisconsin Legislative Council Memo that highlights all executive and emergency orders, the Baker Tilly introduction of R3, and procurement opportunities for counties through Omnia Partners.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.13.2020

May 13, 2020

The 5.13.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update highlights the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm, declaring safer at home as “unlawful, invalid and unenforceable.”

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.12.2020

May 12, 2020

The 5.12.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features a DWD update for reimbursable employers, information for a NACO call tomorrow, the latest “NACo County News Now” and how you can participate in National Police Week.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.11.2020

May 11, 2020

The 5.11.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features Emergency Order #36, the release of new county sales tax estimates from Forward Analytics, and the report issued by the Rebound Racine County Task Force.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.8.2020

May 8, 2020

The 5.8.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features county revenue considerations, including new county sales tax estimates, newly released best practices and safety guidelines for Wisconsin businesses and PPE purchasing information from Omnia Partners.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.7.2020

May 7, 2020

The 5.7.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features information on a NACo webinar, a new DHS online tool for accessing COVID-19 sites, FEMA daily numbers, and PPE purchasing options for KN95 and 3 ply masks through Omnia Partners.

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