/tags/tanf TANF en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:12:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-25/advocates-tout-transition-benefits-to-prevent-missourians-from-falling-out-of-social-safety-net The measure is seen as a way to incentivize people to earn more money working, without falling off the so-called benefit cliff. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:12:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-25/advocates-tout-transition-benefits-to-prevent-missourians-from-falling-out-of-social-safety-net Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2018-03-16/halftime-arrives-for-missouri-2018-legislative-session Missouri lawmakers have left Jefferson City for their annual spring break.Republican leaders are touting their accomplishments and suggesting that the… Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:34:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-03-16/halftime-arrives-for-missouri-2018-legislative-session Marshall Griffin /health-science-environment/2016-05-06/smaller-food-pantries-start-to-feel-crunch-after-cuts-to-snap When Sam Johnson helps people fill grocery carts at the food pantry he manages now, he notices that the items have been picked over more than… Fri, 06 May 2016 20:51:41 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-05-06/smaller-food-pantries-start-to-feel-crunch-after-cuts-to-snap /government-politics-issues/2015-05-06/nixon-criticizes-legislative-veto-override-which-will-cut-welfare-benefits-jan-1 Updated 5 p.m., Wed., May 6 -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon had harsh words for the General Assembly’s action to override his veto of a bill that shortens the… Wed, 06 May 2015 22:02:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-05-06/nixon-criticizes-legislative-veto-override-which-will-cut-welfare-benefits-jan-1 Marshall Griffin, Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2015-04-30/gov-nixon-vetoes-limits-on-family-assistance-program-sets-up-override-attempt From KCUR, Kansas City - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon had harsh words for lawmakers who want to enact lifetime limits on the state's Temporary Assistance for… Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:30:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-04-30/gov-nixon-vetoes-limits-on-family-assistance-program-sets-up-override-attempt Elle Moxley /government-politics-issues/2015-04-16/missouri-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… Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:02:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-04-16/missouri-lawmakers-send-nixon-bill-that-cuts-welfare-lifetime-eligibility Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2015-03-18/bill-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.Families that… Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:20:20 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-03-18/bill-passed-by-missouri-house-would-cut-lifetime-welfare-eligibility-in-half Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2013-12-17/missouri-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… Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:20:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-12-17/missouri-audit-alleges-misuse-of-ebt-cards-by-some-welfare-recipients Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2013-07-08/nixon-signs-mo-bill-dealing-with-welfare-benefits Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation that prohibits welfare recipients from using such funds at liquor stores, casinos or strip clubs.The… Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:44:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-07-08/nixon-signs-mo-bill-dealing-with-welfare-benefits /government-politics-issues/2013-04-22/mo-house-committee-hears-testimony-on-state-welfare-contract A Missouri House committee heard testimony Monday on efforts to shift state welfare recipients onto federal disability. The Department of Social Services… Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:29:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-04-22/mo-house-committee-hears-testimony-on-state-welfare-contract Marshall Griffin