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Sawyer County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Sawyer County, providing an average of $2,699 per capita to residents.

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Ashland County received $15,884 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it seventh in Wisconsin

In 2022, residents of Ashland County received an average of $15,884 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Wisconsin.

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

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Polk County: Medicaid made up 3.5% of total income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,909 per capita to residents.

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Douglas County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.7% of income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $2,826 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Burnett County ranks sixth among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $15,942

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Burnett County received an average of $15,942 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Wisconsin.

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Barron County: Residents received $119.95 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Barron County, providing an average of $2,561 per capita to residents.

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Burnett County: 33.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking fifth in Wisconsin

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 33.2% of income in Burnett County—ranking it fifth most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Rusk County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Rusk County, providing an average of $1,292 per capita to residents.

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Wisconsin's Joint Finance Committee sets dates for public hearings on state budget

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

The Joint Finance Committee has announced its schedule for public hearings to gather input from Wisconsin residents on the 2025-27 state budget.

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Bayfield County: Residents received $14.78 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Bayfield County, providing an average of $890 per capita to residents.

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Wisconsin voters to decide on constitutional amendment for voter ID requirement

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

On April 1, Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to decide on a constitutional amendment that would require photographic identification for voting.

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Sawyer County residents received $16,196 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fifth in Wisconsin

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sawyer County received an average of $16,196 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Wisconsin.

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Ashland County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3% in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Ashland County, providing an average of $1,386 per capita to residents.

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Burnett County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Burnett County, providing an average of $1,007 per capita to residents.

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Washburn County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Washburn County, providing an average of $1,048 per capita to residents.

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Washburn County ranks highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $17,768 in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Washburn County received an average of $17,768 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Wisconsin.

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Sawyer County: Residents received $19.79 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Sawyer County, providing an average of $1,067 per capita to residents.

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Polk County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.5% in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $835 per capita to residents.

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Ashland County ranks second in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 34.5% in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Ashland County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 34.5% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Douglas County: Income Maintenance made up 2.2% of total income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $1,100 per capita to residents.