Law would prevent welfare money being spent at casinos, liquor stores
A Missouri House bill aims to restrict the use of cash welfare benefits at casinos and liquor stores.
View ArticleLegislation seeks to curb welfare fraud
Missouri welfare recipients would be barred from spending their cash benefits at casinos, liquor stores or strip clubs under legislation sent to Gov . Jay Nixon.
View ArticleMissouri Audit Alleges Misuse of EBT Cards By Some Welfare Recipients
A new audit released Tuesday finds that some welfare recipients in Missouri have used their benefits to buy things besides food and other daily necessities, while others may have moved away but...
View ArticleMo. House advances welfare reform legislation
Missourians could lose welfare benefits if they go too long without using them in the state under legislation advanced by the House. The House gave the measure first-round approval Wednesday. It needs...
View ArticleSenate bill would cut time Missourians can stay on welfare
A proposal to cut the amount of time someone can be on welfare has first-round approval from the Missouri Senate.
View ArticleBill passed by Missouri House would cut lifetime welfare eligibility in half
The length of time a Missourian could receive welfare benefits would be cut in half, if legislation passed by the Missouri House becomes law.
View ArticleMissouri lawmakers send Nixon bill that cuts welfare lifetime eligibility
Legislation that would reduce lifetime eligibility for most welfare recipients in Missouri is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon's desk. An earlier version of the bill would have cut lifetime eligibility for...
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