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Cuts to WIC put families at risk

The Philadelphia Tribune 16 Jun 2026
They are calling it a budget cut. But let’s be clear. when Congress cuts WIC, it is taking food from pregnant women, babies, toddlers and young children ....
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More families may qualify for WIC under updated Michigan guidelines

Huron Daily Tribune 16 Jun 2026
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, children, and infants offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ... Families and individuals can qualify for WIC if they are ... .
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Missouri WIC announces updated income eligibility guidelines (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)

Public Technologies 16 Jun 2026
To view the complete list broken out by family size, visit WIC.Mo.Gov ... Missourians interested in learning about the benefits of WIC may visit WIC.Mo.Gov or call TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465 to find the WIC local agency in their county.
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Soto, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families’ Access to Nutritious Juice (Darren Soto)

Public Technologies 14 Jun 2026
) Soto, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families' Access to Nutritious Juice ... "Families participating in WIC deserve access to nutritious foods and beverages that best meet their needs," said Chairman Thompson.
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Boyll, Murdock earn All-WIC honors as Arrows finish third

Vincennes Sun-Commercial 12 Jun 2026
The Sullivan Golden Arrows boys golf team continued its strong season with a third-place finish at the Western Indiana Conference Championship last Wednesday, placing behind only Edgewood and Northview in a competitive field ... .
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Auditor report alleges misuse of WIC benefits

Fremont Tribune 11 Jun 2026
At least a dozen public employees received Women, Infants and Children program benefits despite having reasonable income levels in 2025, indicating the program could benefit from review and reform, State Auditor Mike Foley said Tuesday ... .
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WIC benefits are not food stamps

Lincoln Journal Star 11 Jun 2026
A headline on Page B1 of Wednesday's Journal Star incorrectly described the federal benefits that State Auditor Mike Foley accused public employees of misusing. The benefits are a part of the Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC ... .
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Auditor report alleges misuse of WIC benefits by at least a dozen state employees

Sioux City Journal 11 Jun 2026
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley found at least 12 public employees received WIC benefits despite relatively high incomes, citing eligibility loopholes and urging stronger oversight of Nebraska’s federally funded nutrition program ... .
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Thompson, Soto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families’ Access to Nutritious Juice (Glenn W Thompson)

Public Technologies 11 Jun 2026
These bills would increase families' access to juice via the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). "Families participating in WIC deserve access to ...
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WIC releases all-conference soccer teams

The Daily Nonpareil 10 Jun 2026
The Western Iowa Conference released their girls and boys soccer all-conference teams on Monday. See who made the teams here ... .
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Auditor targets WIC deficiencies

Beatrice Daily Sun 10 Jun 2026
LINCOLNNebraska Auditor Mike Foley highlighted deficiencies in the state's implementation of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in a Tuesday report, noting multiple beneficiaries that exceeded the income threshold for eligibility ... .
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New WIC income guidelines could expand help for families

Port Huron Times Herald 10 Jun 2026
The changes are part of the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, according to a community announcement. WIC is a federally funded program through the U.S ... Who is eligible for WIC?.
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