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Associated PressApril 4, 2017

A bill that would require Florida welfare applicants with prior drug-related convictions to submit to mandatory drug testing was advanced by a House panel on Tuesday over the objections of Democrats who view the move as unconstitutional. The measure considered Tuesday would also require applicants suspected of being on drugs to pay for the drug […]

Associated PressMarch 31, 2017

People who receive cash assistance from the Florida government and fail to comply with work requirements could be left without money for a longer time. A House panel on Thursday advanced a bill (HB 23) that would toughen sanctions for individuals who do not work toward furthering their education or careers while in the program. […]

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