Here's another article about the direct care worker shortage in Wisconsin.  It reiterates that it has reached a crisis level and that advocates feel that there needs to be more than a 2% increase for long-term care and home care organizations, which is what Governor Walker recommended.  Due to this shortage, people aren't getting the crucial care they need to survive.  Although, grateful for any increase at all, advocates feel a rate increase of around 15% is needed to make a real impact.

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