Maine Welfare Reform: It's About Time

"Under the new law that takes effect today, recipients may no longer use your tax dollars on items such as alcohol, tobacco or lottery tickets, among other things. Penalties for violators will result in a three-month disqualification of benefits for the first offence, a 12-month disqualification for the second offense and a 24-month disqualification for the third offense.:"

http://www.themainewire.com/2016/07/welfare-reform-maine-continues-law-effect-today/