Welfare spending in Wisconsin grows despite claims
A reader critiques state and local welfare costs citing the 1985 Wisconsin Blue Book figures. They note 1982-83 U S social services totaled 58 billion nationally while Wisconsin spent 1.58 billion and paid 24 23 per 1000 of personal income in 1983. AFDC in February 1985 reached 49 4 million for over 313 000 recipients and medical assistance rose 994 4 million in fiscal 1984, up 7 8 percent from 1983. The writer argues the federal government funds roughly 60 percent of AFDC, contradicting local claims.
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AFDC
Sauk County
Bank official says Wisconsin farming crisis overstated
Deputy Wisconsin Banking Commissioner Jennifer McKenzie says fiscal year figures show state chartered banks with farm loan portfolios in similar condition to others. Delinquency on farm loans rose slightly at year end, while non farm loan delinquencies fell. She notes one third of lenders are agricultural, and argues welfare costs and county aid projections are high and burdensome.
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Jennifer McKenzie
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Reader protests teen pregnancy editorial tone
A reader objects to a newspaper piece on teenage pregnancy complaining of bias and urging moral instruction and personal responsibility. The letter cites distrust of contraceptives and links government funding cuts to state finances, asking readers to contact their representatives.
Ban on chemicals would solve problems
Reader argues for banning all chemical pesticides and herbicides to cut farm surpluses, raise prices, and protect the environment. He cites USDA data on rising pesticide use since 1950 and asserts the ban would reduce production by about 30 percent without new bureaucracy, while keeping farmers on the land and shifting leverage to higher prices.
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USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Why elect only as secretary editor’s reader asks official
A reader asks State Rep Loftus why the call for electing Wisconsin's secretary of agriculture should stand alone. The letter argues broader government reform is needed, citing federal corporate trends and calls for democratic principles across PSC, labor, industry, and university posts.
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Wisconsin
Secretary of Agriculture
PSC
Department of Industry, Human and Labor Relations
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