This proposal has been the subject of great controversy and has been rejected in the past. Now the plan for drug testing welfare recipients has finally passed 65-26 in the House. The next step is Senate.
Investigators and authorities have learned that a Seattle couple lived in a million-dollar home and traveled the world, all while collecting more than $135,000 in welfare benefits.
You've most likely heard the political buzz out of Baton Rouge lately regarding proposed drug testing of welfare recipients. Yesterday this proposal died due to lack of senate support. In a 20-12 vote, Republican John LaBruzzo's attempt to combat a drug problem that he deems "rampant" came to a close.