Republicans want to require photos on FoodShare, BadgerCare cards

Republican lawmakers want to reduce fraud by requiring photos on the benefits cards used for food assistance and health care programs. The proposed amendment to the state budget would require all participants in the programs to carry their photo on the FoodShare Quest card and BadgerCare Plus Forward card. In making the proposal Thursday, Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and Rep. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) cited a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation raising concerns about FoodShare participants selling their benefits to others. (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 5/6)