Mississippi Senate and House Democrats heard updates and reform recommendations Tuesday on the state's welfare program from advocates and state officials. Among chief concerns expressed at a TANF ...
Throughout the hearing, Mississippi repeatedly served as an example of the misuse of TANF funds. Witnesses and committee ...
The Study, which was published on Oct. 10, found that at least 68,871 Mississippians have been disenfranchised. According to ...
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS PARTICIPATED IN A HEARING TUESDAY, CALLING FOR CHANGES TO THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS TANF. THIS COMES AFTER OVER $90 MILLION ...
People will have to come to their own judgments.” The funds stolen in Mississippi came from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, launched in 1996 as a replacement to Aid to ...
Among chief concerns expressed at a TANF hearing held at the state capitol Tuesday, Mississippi Department of Human Services officials and reform advocates both want increased access to the state's ...
Mississippi ranks 13th among all 50 states ... Bob Anderson told lawmakers the agency is still seeking an expert on TANF funds and additional staff to oversee the program. Not long ago, a lack ...