Author Blog Cash and Safety Net Melissa Johnson Drug Testing Food Stamp and Welfare Recipients is a Waste of Time and Money February 28, 2014 / January 17, 2020 by Melissa Johnson | 1 Comment on Drug Testing Food Stamp and Welfare Recipients is a Waste of Time and Money Representatives in the Georgia House are considering a proposal to start “suspicion-based” drug testing for people who receive public assistance. If House Bill 772 becomes law, applicants for benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance could be required to take […] Read more »
