Study Praising Kansas' Harsh TANF Work Penalties Is Fundamentally Flawed
February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
Over the last six years, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Republican lawmakers have imposed harsh new policies making it more difficult for families to qualify for, maintain, and regain cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program -- with the stated goal of reducing poverty and helping families. Using data collected by the state, the Foundatio . . .
Over the last six years, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Republican lawmakers have imposed harsh new policies making it more difficult for families to qualify for, maintain, and regain cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program -- with the stated goal of reducing poverty and helping families. Using data collected by the state, the Foundatio . . .