Trump’s Welfare Reform Initiative Bodes Well For Wisconsin Plan

By Matt Kittle - April 12, 2018

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By M.D. Kittle – Amid the din of D.C. intrigue, President Donald Trump this week issued an executive order aimed at fighting poverty while protecting taxpayers. And the initiative appears to bode well for Wisconsin’s latest welfare reform package. Read More Trump’s Welfare Reform Initiative Bodes Well For Wisconsin Plan

Anti-Fraud Watchdog Reports Tremendous Success

By Brett Healy - March 9, 2016

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MacIver News Service – Early in his first term, Gov. Walker created the Office of the Inspector General within the Dept. of Health Services by consolidating staff and resources that had been previously dispersed. The effort has been a resounding success, according to a report recently released by the OIG. Read More Anti-Fraud Watchdog Reports Tremendous Success

Gov. Scott Walker Releases New Strategies to Combat Public Assistance Fraud

By MacIver Institute - September 20, 2013

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MacIver News Service – Governor Scott Walker directed the Department of Health Services (DHS) on Friday to begin implementing six new strategies aimed at increasing fraud prevention for public assistance benefits. The Governor said his plan will protect “taxpayer dollars and make sure only those who are truly eligible are receiving benefits and services through the state’s public assistance programs.” Read More Gov. Scott Walker Releases New Strategies to Combat Public Assistance Fraud

New Work Requirements for Wis. FoodShare Program

By MacIverNews - February 11, 2013

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For over ten years, Wisconsin has provided waivers to “able-bodied adults without dependent children” receiving FoodShare benefits excusing them from having to look for work, which is a Federal law. However, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will stop issuing those waivers this July. Read More New Work Requirements for Wis. FoodShare Program