UW-Extension Local Government Center
Did you know ……that organization of Wisconsin county government is set by Wisconsin Statutes, but counties can self-organize or exercise administrative home rule? Click here to find out more.
The Public Thing
That is the literal meaning of the word, “republic”. It is derived from the latin, res publica, “res” (thing or matter) & “Publica”, (not private, held in common).
A republic is the form of government wherein he people elect representatives from amongst themselves, to create the law.
Our local governments are republics. REPUBLICS
The Public Thing
The Public Thing: Taxation; A Brief History Colonial Times to 1978
School District – School Board Roles
2015 Budget Tracking
This page has an array of information regarding the budget and the budget process for the State of Wisconsin.
Link to Wisconsin Budget Resources
UW-Extension Local Government Center
GREAT
Graphing Revenues, Expenditures, and Taxes Program (G.R.E.A.T.)
GREAT lets local governments track revenue and expenditures such as law enforcement, highway maintenance, debt service and more and compares your local government to others like yours throughout Wisconsin.
A simple drop-down menu provides access to multiple graphs that offer a unique look at budget activity over time. This information can be used to initiate budget discussions based on data that has recently been updated to the most current data available.
Local Officials, UW-Extension county educators, graduate students, academics and other professionals have all used GREAT in their work.
Resiliency – The Commitment to Community
Wisconsin School District Data Portal
http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp
Distance Learning Opportunities
Local Government Center Publications
Associations
Wisconsin Counties Associations
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
National Association of Counties
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Political Resources
Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau
Open Secrets (trackin’ the money in politics) Super PACs
Wisconsin & Federal Law
The Consititution – Annotated
The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation (popularly known as the Constitution Annotated)
Wisconsin Statutes (Related WLRB resource page)
Wisconsin Administrative Code (Related WLRB resource page )
From our Capacity Center:
Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government
3/16/15
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