LocalGovMatters, the official podcast of the Wisconsin Counties Association, provides behind-the-scenes stories on the key issues facing counties, how state legislation impacts these local communities, and features interviews with state and local policy leaders.
Join #LocalGovMatters co-hosts, WCA President & CEO Mark O’Connell and WCA Communications Consultant Michelle Gormican Thompson, as they sit down with University of Wisconsin Vice Chancellor of University Relations Craig Thompson to discuss the 2026 Economic Impact Report and what that means for UW-Madison, the economy and all of Wisconsin.
This episode was recorded on August 23, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Resources
UW Economic Impact Report Website (https://budget.wisc.edu/economic-impact/)
UW Economic Impact Report (PDF) (https://budget.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2026/04/UW%E2%80%93Madison-Economic-Impact-Report-Final-Pages.pdf)
Wisconsin Counties Association (https://www.wicounties.org/)
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#LocalGovMatters Episode 8: Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin
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#LocalGovMatters Episode 7: Director Knapp Discusses K-12 on the Ballot: Using Referenda to Fund Public Schools
Join #LocalGovMatters co-hosts, WCA President & CEO Mark O’Connell and WCA Communications Consultant Michelle Gormican Thompson, as they sit down with Dale Knapp, Director of Forward Analytics to discuss their latest report, “K-12 on the Ballot: Using Referenda to Fund Public Schools.” ResourcesForward Analytics Report: “K-12 on the Ballot: Using Referenda to Fund Public Schools”Forward Analytics […]
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#LocalGovMatters Episode 6: An Impactful Leadership Conversation with Dr. Tim Rahschulte
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