The Maine WIRE: Maine Department Of Labor’s $6,500,000 Welfare Lottery Yields Few Winners

Maine Department of Labor spent more than $6.5 million from 2008 to 2012 on “training and support” for 851 Mainers – Draft report describes flawed, irresponsible government largesse – Program managers required to funnel applicants into other welfare programs – Other welfare not considered “income” – Max two-year benefits: $48,390; benefits given for up to [...]

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