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: 6.5.2020

June 5, 2020

The 6.5.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features a WisEye Newsmakers discussing Wisconsin’s Courts as they prepare to reopen, NACo issue briefs and a survey to help NACo estimate the COVID-19 impact on the county workforce and county finances.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 6.2.2020

June 2, 2020

The 6.2.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features WCA Executive Director Mark O’Connell on Capital City Sunday discussing Safer at Home, a DHS web link for recovery numbers by county and a NACo webinar on administering an election during the COVID-19 crisis.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.29.2020

May 29, 2020

The 5.29.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features a joint letter from WCA, WALHDAB, WPHA and WHA to Governor Evers and Secretary Palm, WEDC’s Relief and Recovery Resources, and information on the 2020 WCA Annual Conference.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.28.2020

May 28, 2020

The 5,28.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features a NACo message urging county officials to contact their U.S. Senators, a DHS announcement of $10 million in funding for health clinics and a FEMA daily update.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.27.2020

May 27, 2020

The 5.27.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update features the announcement of $200 Million “Routes to Recovery: Local Government and Grants” Program, as well as DWD April job numbers and a promotion from Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.26.2020

May 26, 2020

The 5.26.2020 COVID-19 Daily Update features an update on CARES Act funding, an announcement regarding housing at the WCA Annual Conference in September and information on how to apply to UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.22.2020

May 22, 2020

The 5.22.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update highlights 2020 Census information, an announcement of $100 million for long-term care and other services, FEMA Daily Briefing Points and upcoming webinar opportunities.

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 5.21.2020

May 21, 2020

The 5.21.2020 WCA COVID-19 Daily Update highlights $50 million in relief for Wisconsin farmers, a video by Construction Business Group, “Constructing a Safe Wisconsin,” and an upcoming NACo Virtual Town Hall Meeting.

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