welfare
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PublishedJune 7, 2017
Our View: ‘Workfare’ the right move for Westbrook and the needy
A work mandate for those on General Assistance will help move more people into the workforce.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Westbrook brothers plead not guilty to welfare fraud
They are accused of using a Portland grocery store owned by the older brother to defraud the government in a cash-back scheme involving welfare benefits.
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PublishedApril 25, 2017
Westbrook brothers charged with plotting welfare fraud at Portland store
Officials say the men schemed to divert tens of thousands of federal benefit dollars at Ahram Halal Market, a small store on Forest Avenue.
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PublishedApril 15, 2017
State should make greater investment in the future of our children
The current approach runs contrary to what will help meet the needs of a vulnerable population.
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PublishedApril 10, 2017
Bill would help Portland seek reimbursement for shelter, General Assistance aid
The proposed changes to the residency determination process would make the jurisdiction where a person lived before applying for aid responsible for the costs.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2017
Our View: Maine’s child care safety net is only getting weaker
Maine has been leaving money on the table that could help parents re-enter or stay in the workforce.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2017
LePage asking again to ban use of food stamps to buy candy, soda
This is the second time the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a federal waiver to block the sales.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
Our View: LePage’s State of the State address should offer shakeup
The governor needs to focus on addressing the opioid crisis, senior housing and school funding.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2017
Maine DHHS says it uncovered over $1.7 million in welfare theft last year
The Attorney General's Office says it ordered more than $500,000 in restitution from recipients.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2017
Commentary: Persistent myth suggests pro-life community is only pro-birth
There is no community in the U.S. as committed to the cause of women, mothers and families.