Welfare reform is always a hard topic to tackle when it comes to crafting new, helpful legislation. Each person, even within the same political party, has their own views. This session the General Assembly worked hard to create a practical, yet agreeable piece of legislation called the “Strengthening Missouri Families Act”. I feel this legislation helps provide safeguards for those who need assistance through one of our state’s welfare programs, while also encouraging recipients to take personal responsibility to ensure those programs do not become a way of life.
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