![Should People Have To Live In Maine For Six Months Before Receiving Welfare Benefits? [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/488/files/2015/04/post_welfare-benefits_oli-scarff.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should People Have To Live In Maine For Six Months Before Receiving Welfare Benefits? [POLL]
A Republican state senator is leading an effort that would require Medicaid and welfare applicants to live in Maine for at least six months before receiving benefits.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down similar restrictions in other states.
The state senator leading this effort says that Maine's welfare programs are too generous and attract people who've used up their benefits in others states.
What do you think? Take part in our B98.5 Poll Question.
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