Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Assembly passes food stamp restrictions, drug testingMilwaukee Journal SentinelMadison— People seeking public benefits would have to be tested for drugs and those who receive food stamps would have to use two-thirds of their benefits for nutritional items, under bills approved by the state Assembly Wednesday. Lawmakers passed …
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