State Puts Emergency Restrictions On Welfare Benefits
The rule affects those using the benefits at places like nail salons, jewelry stores, on cruise ships and with psychic businesses.
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Rep. Sherman Mack Says Drug Testing Bill Will Be Back Next Session
Representative Sherman Mack says even though his welfare drug testing bill was killed in a Senate committee he is encouraged by the response he has received.
Controversial Drug Testing Bill Passes Louisiana House Committee
Rep. Sherman Mack's legislation would randomly drug test 20% of welfare recipients
La. Legislature To Consider Random Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients Again
It will be up for debate once again this year. Representative Sherman Mack has proposed a bill that calls for random drug testing of welfare recipients.
Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients Bill Fails
The Senate has rejected a House bill that would randomly drug test a percentage of state welfare cash benefits recipients.
Welfare Drug Testing Bill Passes House
The full House has passed a bill that would require a percentage of state welfare cash recipients to submit to drug testing.