LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Lawsuit: Blasting at county quarry is runing homes, endangering people
Twenty people, representing 11 households, have filed a lawsuit against Pierce County and its administrators, claiming blasting at the CTH VV quarry has destroyed the value of their houses.March 02, 2010
After two years vacant, Pierce administrator to be hired
Nearly two years after the former administrative coordinator resigned, Pierce County is looking to hire a new one.
March 01, 2010
County Board hands out 2.5 percent raises to lead employees 
On a 13-3 vote Tuesday, the Pierce County Board gave its 52 non-union department heads, managers and supervisors 2.5 percent raises.
January 28, 2010
County makes plans to spend stimulus allocation
Tuesday, the Pierce County Board endorsed a list of county building and bridge projects to be funded through the county’s $1.7 million federal stimulus bond allocation.
January 28, 2010
Danou to hold listening sessions in the county Feb. 9
State Rep. Chris Danou announced Friday he will hold listening sessions with his constituents throughout the 91st District he represents, which includes Pierce County.
January 26, 2010
County Board candidates outline qualifications
A primary election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, to eliminate one candidate for the District 8 seat on the Pierce County Board.
January 26, 2010
Four County Board districts have races; one has no candidates
Three candidates have filed for one seat on the Pierce County Board, triggering a February primary election. There will also be races for three other seats during the Tuesday, April 6, general election.
January 12, 2010
Three-way, two-way races emerge for county board
Three candidates have filed for one seat on the Pierce County Board, triggering a February primary election.
By Judy Wiff , January 05, 2010
Editorial: Consider seeking local boards
It is a difficult time of the year to think about civic duty, but that’s exactly what must happen if someone is thinking about running for a position on a local board in the spring election.
December 29, 2009
Filings slow for Pierce County Board
With less than a week to go, races are shaping up for two seats on the Pierce County Board. But as of noon Wednesday there were no declared candidates for six seats, four in the River Falls area.
By Judy Wiff , December 29, 2009
County to use park fund money to buy Trimbelle property
Pierce County is planning to add another 20 acres to its park land.
By Judy Wiff , December 21, 2009
Pierce County starts to use Stimulus Act bonds
Pierce County government will first look to its own building and equipment needs to determine if it wants to use any of its $1.7 million Stimulus Act bond allocation.
By Judy Wiff , December 21, 2009
County looks at 3.13% levy increase
In a way, preparation of Pierce County’s 2010 budget was simpler than some years.
By Judy Wiff , November 03, 2009
Raising supervisors' meeting pay eyed
Pierce County Board members will vote next month on whether to give themselves or future board members a raise next spring.
By Judy Wiff , November 03, 2009
Bi-partisan, bi-state
Apart from inconvenience for workers who will have to file in two states, the end of the income tax reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin may have greater implications, say some lawmakers.
By Judy Wiff , October 05, 2009
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