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Friday, April 17, 2015

Kansas bans welfare recipients from seeing movies, going swimming on government’s dime

There’s nothing fun about being on welfare, and a new Kansas law aims to keep it that way.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2258 into law Thursday. The measure means Kansas families receiving government assistance will no longer be able to use those funds to visit swimming pools, see movies, go gambling or get tattoos on the state’s dime.

Those are just a few of the restrictions contained within the law that aims to tighten regulations on how poor families spend their government aid. It will go into effect July 1.

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I Like Kansas - Maryland, why don't you take some lessons from Kansas.

Anonymous said...

If you leeches have a problem with that...GET A JOB!

Anonymous said...

Why on Earth was this ever ALLOWED in the first place!! Wow....

Anonymous said...

yeah why was this allowed period ?

Anonymous said...

And suddenly, an upswing in widescreen TV sales and video rentals.

Anonymous said...

What the hell? Gov't assistance is for keeping a family alive not keeping them entertained.

Anonymous said...

The title is rather sensationalistic and misleading, They are not "banned" from going swimming, they simply can't use their EBT cards to purchase tattoos and going gambling.

Which is the way it should be,

Anonymous said...

3:43-I understand your concern,but EBT cards offer a "cash back" option which makes any attempt at regulation futile.

Anonymous said...

EBT stands for Entertainment, Beer, and Treats.

Anonymous said...

Cap welfare benefits at two kids. Don't give food stamps for school age children who are getting free lunch and breakfast at school.

Anonymous said...

To all, Maryland food benefits only buy bulk, raw, human food, period. No dog food, toasters, motor oil, pool admission, movie tickets or cars. The fact that Kentucky allowed this from a Federal program makes them liable for a payback to the Federal funding for this program.

Right?