Member News

WALA continues to advocate on your behalf to help address the caregiver workforce crisis and to modernize the Family Care program.

WALA is very pleased to report the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted Tuesday evening to continue and provide increased funding into the Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative. Specifically, about $104m total (GPR and federal matching) over the 2021-23 biennium. As you know, this would allow you to continue providing wage increases, bonuses, and other financial incentives for your caregivers.

While this is excellent news and a huge step forward, we are not across the finish line yet. The state budget as proposed by the JFC needs to be approved by the assembly, senate, and Governor Evers.

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WALA Advocates for Members in 2023
Posted In: Legislative, Member News,
Date posted Jan 3

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, WALA President & CEO Mike Pochowski attended the 2023 Wisconsin Inaugural Gala where he had the chance to meet with...

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Renew Your WALA Membership!
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Oct 28

Renew your WALA membership for 2023 in your MemberCompass today to continue receiving the following benefits: Advocacy Meetings with elected...

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WALA's New Leadership Certification Program
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Sep 26

Announcing WALA's New Leadership Certification Program WALA is proud to partner with LDG to offer a one of it's kind, exclusive Leadership...

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WALA Fall Conference Happening Now!
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Aug 29

We look forward to seeing you at WALA's annual Fall Conference on September 21st and 22nd! Walk-in registrations welcome! Although registration...

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Fall Conference Registration Open!
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Jun 30

WALA's 2022 Fall Conference is open for registration here. Email us at info@ewala.org or call us at 608-288-0246 for questions and assistance...

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Golf Event Registration Open!
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Apr 13

Registration is now open for WALA's annual Golf Classic! Sign up today

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WALA Website Features
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Mar 30

The new & improved WALA website is designed to give you an enhanced member experience. Take a quick look at our video tour below!

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WALA Media Coverage - Workforce Crisis
Posted In: Industry, Legislative, Member News,
Date posted Jan 12

WALA Media Coverage

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2022 Workforce Survey Now Available
Posted In: Community, Industry, Member News,
Date posted Dec 29

In 2016, 2018, and 2020 Disability Service Provider Network (DSPN), LeadingAge Wisconsin, WALA, and WHCA/WiCAL, joined together to gather data on...

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WALA Advocates for you!
Posted In: Family Care, Legislative, Member News,
Date posted Dec 14

Joint Committee on Finance Approves Medicaid Home and Community Based Services 5% Rate Increase

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WALA continues to work for you!
Posted In: Community, Family Care, Industry, Legislative, Member News, Regulatory,
Date posted Dec 14

WALA's member centered commitment shows through 2021 initiatives

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Hiring Resources for Assisted Living Providers
Posted In: Community, Industry, Member News,
Date posted Oct 14

WALA has been in contact with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to identify hiring resources for assisted living providers. The...

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