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State Senate approves drug testing for welfare recipients
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The state Senate approved a bill that would make it harder for some welfare applicants to get assistance. The measure would require drug testing and criminal background checks...
View ArticleNC lawmakers approve drug testing for welfare
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Lawmakers want suspicious applicants for North Carolina’s worker-training and welfare program to be drug-tested or fingerprinted. The state Senate gave the bill final legislative...
View ArticleGov. McCrory vetoes drug testing for welfare, E-Verify exemption
GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) — The first two vetoes by North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory block a requirement that certain welfare applicants be tested for drugs before receiving...
View ArticleOther new NC laws taking effect Oct. 1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Other new laws taking effect Tuesday in North Carolina will: – make clear the definition of “recreational facilities” where local governments can regulate the possession of...
View ArticleRep. David Rouzer talks first 100 days
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The first 100 days in Congress are now in the rear view mirror for Rep. David Rouzer. The Republican replaced Democrat Mike McIntyre in the 7th District in January. “Congress...
View ArticleDrug testing of welfare applicants, recipients under way
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Drug testing of North Carolina welfare recipients and applicants is finally happening at social service offices. The 2013 law directs someone that social services suspect is using...
View ArticleAP Poll: Social Security, joblessness top economic concerns
By NANCY BENAC and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Finally, something that polarized Americans can agree on. Ask people what economic issues will be important for the next president,...
View ArticleAmazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is offering a sizeable discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance. Customers that possess a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer card, used for...
View ArticleMichigan policy now requires people on food stamps to work
FLINT, MI (CNN) — Many people on food assistance now have to work to eat in Michigan as the state tightened the rules for assistance for certain able-bodied adults. The state reinstated federal work...
View ArticleCoronavirus is roiling every part of child welfare system
NEW YORK (AP) — Child welfare agencies in the U.S. have a difficult mission in the best of times, and now they’re scrambling to confront new challenges during the coronavirus outbreak. For...
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