welfare

Out of 443 people tested in three counties, only ONE was found to have "reasonable suspicion" of drug use.

Prepare to be infuriated. This welfare recipient says we're fools for going to work, when it's easier to stay home, smoke weed, and collect a check.

I thought the state already did this? Another idea to drastically change the state's welfare system is making its way through the legislature in Lansing.

Earlier this year, Amanda Clayton was charged with welfare fraud after continuing to collect food stamps after she won a $1 million lottery prize. She was found dead over the weekend.

Just a few days ago we talked about the woman from Lincoln Park who was still collecting welfare, even after winning $1 million in the lottery. Now she's actually been cut from food assistance after the Michigan Department of Human Services found out about it.

A Michigan woman is under fire for collecting welfare, even after she won $1 million in the lottery. She says it's not a big deal because she doesn't work and says she's still struggling financially. She recently bought a home and new car in cash.

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would soon prohibit residents in her state from buying junk food like chips, pop, and cookies with food stamps, according to the Los Angeles Times. Good idea, or too much government control? Related:  Check out these recipes for "Healthy Super Bowl Snacks"

Many businesses require employees to pass a drug test as a condition of employment. Now a Michigan legislator has proposed that welfare recipients test clean in order to receive benefits.

Welfare fraud is probably more prevalent than we even want to know. A Seattle woman is living in a $1.2 million home, and receiving welfare benefits. Authorities are investigating, but have not yet charged the woman who is collecting $1,272 per month for housing, as well as federal and state disability payments and food stamps. Take the jump to watch the video.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a law which requires the state's welfare recipients to take a drug test in order to receive benefits. In June, Florida Governor Rick Scott said the law requires residents be accountable, and noted that it isn't right for taxpayers to subsidize drug users' habits.

A new law in Florida, which goes into effect on July 1st, will require adults who apply for help from the Department of Children and Family Services to submit to drug testing.  In essence, the law says that assistance recipients have to be clean in order to begin or continue receiving benefits.