Maine House Democrats: Legislature Unanimously Approves Meyer Bill to Increase TANF Benefits for Low-Income Families
April 04, 2024
April 04, 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 4 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on April 3, 2024:
This week, the Legislature gave initial, unanimous approval to a measure sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that would bolster the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program's monthly benefit level to better support Maine families and communities across the state.
"The time has come to modernize our TANF program," said Meyer. "T . . .
This week, the Legislature gave initial, unanimous approval to a measure sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that would bolster the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program's monthly benefit level to better support Maine families and communities across the state.
"The time has come to modernize our TANF program," said Meyer. "T . . .