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Senate passes Libby's bill for welfare reform, accountability at cash register

Senate passes Libby's bill for welfare reform, accountability at cash register

Posted: April 15, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Senate on Friday passed a bill to ban the use of welfare cash to buy alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets and other products that...

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After first welfare reform vote, Libby hopeful compromise will prevail

After first welfare reform vote, Libby hopeful compromise will prevail

Posted: April 07, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Senate on Thursday took an initial vote LD 1097, Sen. Nate Libby’s bill to ban the use of welfare cash to buy alcohol, tobacco,...

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Democrats unveil 'Welfare that Works' reform package

Democrats unveil 'Welfare that Works' reform package

Posted: March 10, 2016

Plan restores accountability, puts Mainers to work, prevents fraud and abuse AUGUSTA — Maine’s Democratic leaders on Thursday unveiled...

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Bangor Daily News: Senate Democrats flip the script on Republicans with bill banning welfare spending on tobacco, liquor, lottery

Posted: April 08, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — A surreal reversal in the Maine Senate on Monday saw majority Democrats advance a bill to ban...

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SENATE DEMS SUPPORT BAN ON TOBACCO, BOOZE, AND BAIL WITH TANF DOLLARS

Posted: April 07, 2014

GOP take “my way or the highway” approach and reject compromise AUGUSTA—In a 20-15 vote, the Senate approved a bill to protect assistance for...

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