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Dunn County: Residents received $79.96 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Dunn County, providing an average of $1,752 per capita to residents.

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Chippewa County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.2% of income in Chippewa County, providing an average of $2,282 per capita to residents.

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 8, 2025

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Dunn County saw 10.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.7% of income in Dunn County, a 10.4% rise from 11.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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St. Croix County: Medicaid made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.5% of income in St. Croix County, providing an average of $988 per capita to residents.

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St. Croix County ranks 70th highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $8,500 in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, St. Croix County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Wisconsin, with transfers making up 12.6% of total income.

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Eau Claire County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Eau Claire County, providing an average of $1,929 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Eau Claire County ranks 54th among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,541

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Eau Claire County received an average of $10,541 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Wisconsin.

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Eau Claire County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Eau Claire County, providing an average of $821 per capita to residents.

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Dunn County residents received $10,710 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 51st in Wisconsin

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dunn County received an average of $10,710 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in Wisconsin.

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Dunn County: Residents received $39.08 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Dunn County, providing an average of $856 per capita to residents.

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Chippewa County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Chippewa County, providing an average of $865 per capita to residents.

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Chippewa County ranks 40th highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $11,657 in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Chippewa County received an average of $11,657 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd lowest in Wisconsin.

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Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative selects architect for new hospital

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 8, 2025

The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative has selected River Valley Architects (RVA) for the design of a new hospital in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin.

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Chippewa Falls Parks and Recreation Dept. to host free community Q&A sessions

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 7, 2025

The Chippewa Falls Parks and Recreation Department has announced a series of free community Q&A sessions aimed at providing information about its services.

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Dunn County ranks 31st in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 21.7% in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.7% of income in Dunn County—ranking it 31st least dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Tow operators can now apply for Eau Claire’s ‘No Preference’ tow list

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 4, 2025

Tow operators in Eau Claire now have the opportunity to join the city's No Preference Tow List, a program designed to streamline vehicle towing when owners do not specify a preferred service.

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Chippewa Falls announces new water, wastewater utility rates

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 4, 2025

The City of Chippewa Falls Department of Public Utilities has released updated utility rates for water and wastewater services. The rates, which are determined through state and local approval processes, took place on January 2, 2025.

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St. Croix County: Income Maintenance made up 0.7% of total income in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.7% of income in St. Croix County, providing an average of $460 per capita to residents.

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Single-family home construction in Eau Claire numbers slowly rising

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 27, 2025

Community Development Director Aaron White recently informed the Eau Claire Housing Opportunities Commission that single-family home construction in Eau Claire increased in 2024 compared to the previous year, yet remained below the levels of the...

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Eau Claire to launch Street Ambassadors Program in downtown

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 26, 2025

Eau Claire City Manager Stephanie Kirsch recently announced the upcoming launch of the Street Ambassadors Program in downtown Eau Claire.