Chelsea Shanks

Wisconsin Counties Association Government Affairs Associate

[Governor Tony Evers @GovEvers]

Honored to be the very first governor to receive the Wisconsin Counties Association’s “Friend of County Government” Award. It is a tremendous honor. Thank you.

[WCA @WisCounties]

January's #WisCounties takes a closer look at the future of youth justice and examines what the blueprint of statewide care looks like here in Wisconsin. https://t.co/4gtLxjHigb @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

Thank you to Jefferson Co. Register of Deeds Staci Hoffman, who testified today with #WisCounties Gov Affairs Associate Marcie Rainbolt before the Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate on AB 216 relating to the real estate transfer fee. @WisconsinEye @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

And the Emmy goes to......the Kenosha Comets! We are so proud here at #WisCounties work with Discover Mediaworks for this #UniquelyWisconsin story, narrated by @KenoshaCounty Exec @samanthakerkman https://t.co/tL1U42hg0p

[WCA @WisCounties]

Our November #WisCounties focuses on mental health, the second in a three-part series focused on the WCA 2025-26 legislative priorities. We take an in-depth look at mental health programs and funding in Wisconsin.
@NACoTweets https://t.co/mcLpaZ9m1c

[Chelsea Shanks @chelsfibert]

Crushed it.

[WCA @WisCounties]

Today is the @WisconsinDOT #BuckleUpPhoneDown Day! Our #WisCounties staff is dedicated to safety as we travel the state to our 72 counties. Be safe out there and learn more at https://t.co/YIJrI5Psm2 @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

County human services representatives came to Madison today to present to the 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention & Civil Commitment of Minors, sharing the county perspective on how to best support and serve the children in our state. @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

Be sure to tune in for day two of the 2024 #WCALegConference. Thank you @WisEye for your ongoing coverage of #WisCounties.

[WCA @WisCounties]

The 2024 WCA Legislative Conference is underway in Madison, kicking off with a sit down with @NACoTweets Matt Chase and #WisCounties Mark O'Connell. #WCALegConference

[Governor Tony Evers @GovEvers]

Good morning from the @WisCounties 2024 WCA Legislative Conference, where I’m speaking with county leaders about our work this session to find common ground, put politics aside, and get big things done for our state, including our historic increase in shared revenue.

[WCA @WisCounties]

In the January issue of #WisCounties, @DHSWI Secretary Kirsten Johnson, a former county public health worker, talks about the dedication of the DHS staff. @NACoTweets @GovEvers
https://t.co/3DE6y5TG0I

[WCA @WisCounties]

This morning’s Wisconsin Women’s Leadership Breakfast features @WEDCNews Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Missy Hughes, speaking to a packed room in Sauk County. @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

The 2023 #WisCounties Conference is underway, with the Annual Business Meeting kicking off the three-day event in Sauk County. @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

The latest #WisCounties #LocalGovMatters podcast has dropped. Join us as we sit down with Sen.
@MaryFelzkowski and @RepTonyKurtz to discuss the landmark shared revenue legislation, 2023 WI Act 12, and what it means for the future of our state. https://t.co/U7u0znssmf @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

The #WisCounties Board of Directors is meeting today in Brown County, with legislative updates and presentations on key county issues. @NACoTweets @titletown

[WCA @WisCounties]

Where has the summer gone? August is fast approaching, so be sure to secure your early bird discount by August 4th for the 2023 WCA Annual Conference in Sauk County! @NACoTweets https://t.co/fHE3EzeajK

[WCA @WisCounties]

Historic shared revenue bill being signed today in Wausau, an investment in our state and future. @NACoTweets @WashCoWisco @MkeCoExecPress @JonDoemel @samanthakerkman

[WCA @WisCounties]

The latest #LocalGovMatters podcast is out. Join us as we chat with #ForwardAnalytics Director @Knapp_D13 on the latest report, "Silent Killer: The Fentanyl Epidemic in Wisconsin." Be sure to like/follow this #WisCounties podcast. https://t.co/iXHY2c4Jt0 @NACoTweets

[WCA @WisCounties]

Thank you to @DHSWI Secretary Kirsten Johnson for speaking at today’s #WisCounties Human Services Day in Madison. Close to 200 county officials serving on the County Ambassador Program (CAP) Team met with legislators & received briefings on key budget priorities from WCA staff.

[WCA @WisCounties]

Thank you to @SenatorTestin for updating county officials from around the state this morning on the state budget and other key legislative issues at the #WisCounties board meeting in Wausau. @NACoTweets