West Virginia Continues Drug Testing Requirements for TANF Recipients
What happened
Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a bill sponsored by Geno Chiarelli that extends drug testing requirements for recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in West Virginia. The measure, which was originally passed in 2017, requires testing for a portion of the approximately 23,300 individuals on the TANF program. Of those referred to drug testing, more than 200 people tested positive for drug use.
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Why it matters
The bill continues the state's policy of requiring drug testing for TANF recipients, which Geno Chiarelli stated is intended to ensure government funds are used for their stated purpose. This policy aims to help recipients gain stability rather than acting as a punitive measure.
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Who's involved
- Patrick MorriseyGovernor who signed the bill extending drug testing requirements.
- Geno ChiarelliPolitician who sponsored the bill extending the drug testing measure.
- West VirginiaState where the TANF program and drug testing policy is being administered.
- Department of Human ServicesGovernment agency responsible for implementing the TANF program.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- West VirginiaSpeculative
West Virginia might see changes in state funding requirements due to the continuation of the TANF program and associated testing measures.
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The entities involved
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Patrick Morrisey
American politician and lawyer (born 1967)
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Geno Chiarelli
American politician
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