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Two Takes On Wisconsin's Food Stamps Program

December 8, 2015 - 7:00am

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According to recent headlines, 15,000 Wisconsin residents lost access to food stamps in the first three months of a new law requiring certain recipients to find work. Joy Cardin’s guest columnist explains why she says the new requirements are “entirely reasonable.” Then, her guest lawmaker criticizes the state program designed to help FoodShare recipients find jobs.

New FoodShare Work Requirement Is 'Reasonable,' Columnist Says

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Wisconsin’s work requirement for those receiving food stamps is right on the level, according to a Milwaukee columnist.

In April, a rule took effect that required able-bodied adults...

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