Fewer people need food stamps each month, as Louisiana’s economy strengthens
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Safety Net
Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work
While the idea of a work requirement may sound good to some, the reality is that it would take away health coverage, create more red tape and make it harder for many people who want to work to find employment.
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Reduced funding, low salaries put state’s most vulnerable children at risk
The department’s staffing has been reduced by more than 2,500 since 2008 – and many of those who are left have gone years without a pay raise. The average annual salary at the department is $44,349. That’s $5,317 less than the average DCFS salary in FY 2008 when accounting for inflation.
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NEW LBP REPORT: Fund diversions erode Louisiana’s safety net
In the two decades since the federal government overhauled America’s welfare system, Louisiana has steadily diverted money meant to help struggling families gain economic security.
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