Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Bill that Requires Beneficiaries to be Drug Tested Filed
Mar 9, 2015 01:47 GMT
Supporters say it holds people getting benefits accountable, but opponents worry it's a waste of money and targets vulnerable citizens.
Florida drops appeals in welfare drug testing law pushed by Republican Gov. Rick Scott
Mar 9, 2015 00:26 GMT
The law, a top priority of the Republican governor's first term, was ruled unconstitutional by two federal courts. Scott's administration did not ask the Supreme Court to consider the case by a Tuesday deadline.
Colorado Senate Finance Committee to review child support bill
Mar 8, 2015 23:47 GMT
SB15-012, which will be reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, would allow low-income families to receive child support payments made by noncustodial parents while receiving government assistance.
Central Consolidated School District to decide on leasing office space to Navajo Nation Department for Self Reliance
Mar 8, 2015 23:47 GMT
FARMINGTON — The Central Consolidated School District Board of Education could decide to lease office space to a Navajo Nation department.
GOP pushes drug testing for welfare recipients
Mar 8, 2015 20:47 GMT
By Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Republican lawmakers in West Virginia are pushing to require some drug testing of welfare recipients, tailoring efforts to be less all-encompassing than a Florida program struck down as unconstitutional. On Tuesday, a Senate panel clear...
Arkansas Legislator Files Bill to Require Beneficiaries to Pass Drug Test
Mar 8, 2015 17:38 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR - A bill requiring drug tests for some people seeking government assistance has been filed in the state legislature. Supporters say it holds people getting benefits accountable, but opponents worry it's a waste of money and targets vulnerable citizens. The Temporary Assistanc...
Controversial Welfare Drug Testing Bill Introduced In Arkansas
Mar 8, 2015 15:02 GMT
Arkansas Legislature To Consider Drug Testing Those Applying For Government Assistance Arkansas Proposes Bill To Drug Test Welfare Applicants Controversial Welfare Drug Testing Bill Introduced In Arkansas Arkansas Legislature To Consider Drug Testing Those Applying For Government Assistance Headl...
Michael Cuzzi: LePage uses homeless shelters anecdote to make Portland ... - Press Herald
Mar 8, 2015 08:10 GMT
Michael Cuzzi: LePage uses homeless shelters anecdote to make Portland ... Press Herald Remember when he announced 3,701 “eye-opening” instances of potentially fraudulent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families transactions? It was media and right-wing catnip. Suddenly Maine's welfare program...
Welfare drug tests fail to save expected cash
Mar 8, 2015 07:47 GMT
PHOENIX — In 2009, Arizona became the first state in the country to require drug tests for welfare recipients in effort to save the state dire-needed cash and ensure taxpayer dollars won’t go to drug users. The results, however, haven’t come to meet those expectations. In the five and a half year...
Bison, guns and sage grouse up for debate this week - Great Falls Tribune
Mar 8, 2015 02:33 GMT
Great Falls Tribune Bison, guns and sage grouse up for debate this week Great Falls Tribune 3 p.m. – Drug testing for welfare. House Bill 200, sponsored by Rep. Randall Pinocci, R-Sun River, would require drug screening and testing for the temporary assistance for needy families program. Senate P...
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