County staff warn of larger state share, tighter audits under FoodShare changes; resolution and QC position planned

Jun 17, 2026

Renee Zagle, economic support manager, told supervisors federal HR1 changes will expand work requirements and shift FoodShare funding to 25% federal/75% state; Wisconsin’s Act 116 brings $69 million for training, administration and quality-control positions and the county plans to propose a FoodShare QC lead next month funded by state allocation.

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Renee Zagle, Washington County economic support manager, told the Health and Human Services Committee that federal changes (the HR1 package) and the state response (assembly bill/Act 116) will materially change FoodShare eligibility, oversight and funding.

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