welfare

A new Missouri law will require the state's Social Services Department to have a third party review welfare rolls.Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday…

A private company would review the state's welfare rolls for fraud and waste under legislation passed by Missouri lawmakers.House members voted 116-30…

Missouri senators have approved legislation to require a private company to review the state's welfare rolls.Senators passed the bill 30-0 Wednesday. It…

Legislation requiring a private company to review Missouri's welfare rolls is moving forward in the Legislature.On Thursday the House passed a bill…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Legislation requiring a private company to scrutinize Missouri's welfare rolls has won initial approval in the House.Under the…

Missouri lawmakers who want a private firm to scrutinize the state's welfare rolls say it could save money by ending benefits for people who aren't…

Updated 5 p.m., Wed., May 6 -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon had harsh words for the General Assembly’s action to override his veto of a bill that shortens...

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he has concerns about a bill passed by lawmakers that would reduce how long people can receive welfare benefits.Nixon said…

Legislation that would reduce lifetime eligibility for most welfare recipients in Missouri is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon's desk. An earlier version of...

A compromise between Missouri House and Senate Republicans that would lower the lifetime limit for temporary cash assistance for low-income families from…