We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting local governments with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
Workshops & Programs
Spring Town & Village Officials Workshops
Multiple Dates and Various Locations
Learn about elected officials’ local duties and responsibilities, town official ethics, public records law, open meetings law, adopting the levy, adopting a budget, and more.
PFAS Webinar
April 16, 2025
Due to the health risks, many local units of government are looking at ways to address PFAS. This webinar will review the sources and impacts of contamination, review potential state funding options, and look at a specific example.
Alcohol & Beverage Licensing Webinars
May 8, 2025 and May 9, 2025
This program helps local government officials & staff navigate regulatory changes and understand duties related to the issuance and administration of alcohol and beverage licenses in their communities.
2025 Board of Review Training
We provide Wisconsin Department of Revenue approved training. Learn about the 2025 requirements.
Webinars and Recordings
Reports & Resources
Civil Leadership for Vibrant Communities
Polarization is increasingly impacting Extension’s work in communities. Extension has untapped potential to address division and lack of civility by building civic infrastructure and skills for constructive dialogue.
EMS Model Agreement
The Local Government Education Program at U.W.-Madison Division of Extension teamed up with the U.W.-Madison Wisconsin Office for Rural Health to prepare a Model EMS Agreement (Agreement) for use by counties, cities, villages and towns across the state.
Learn More about Local Government
Local government is the government of cities, villages, towns, and counties.
