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Wisconsin Audits FoodShare Program | Duluth News
Wisconsin lawmakers are launching a long-overdue audit of the FoodShare program, which serves 700,000 residents, after federal rules threaten steep penalties if error rates exceed six percent—potentially costing the state up to $200 million annually. Though Wisconsin’s 5.72% rate last year was below the national average and helped it avoid fines (one of just nine states to do so), some legislators fear even minor errors could push them over the threshold. The audit will examine eligibility, usage, and costs, passing 6-4—with some Democratic votes opposed without explanation. Listen in…
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