States Propose Welfare Drug Tests

Out of work? Need government help? You’re going to have to consider rehab first in some states, if new proposed legislation is passed.
At least eight states have lawmakers who are in favor of random drug testing for people who receive food states, unemployment, or other forms of welfare. Critics are worried that such policies would discourage people from seeking help, but those n favor say that welfare recipients should be working towards a future without government aid, which is difficult to do if money is going towards drugs.
West Virginia lawmaker Craig Blair, who started the website notwithmytaxdollars.com says that many …read more