Mark O’Connell, executive director of the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Content referencing Mark O’Connell
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Pocan Criticizes Assembly GOP For Mask Policy
Assembly won't require masks, after Speaker Robin Vos appeared in ad encouraging mask wearing.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Election Asks Voters About Legal Pot
16 counties and 2 cities have referendums. Some 50 legislative candidates support change.
Sep 29th, 2018 by John Davis
Clash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing
“Dark store” loophole, levy limits and revenue options are looming issues at the Capitol.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs
Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?
Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters
GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec
Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat
Feb 8th, 2016 by Steven Walters
