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Friday, December 09, 2011  The Michigan man who was allowed to stay on food stamps, despite winning the lottery, has now pleaded guilty to a drug charge.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Earlier this week Genesee County Judge Neithercut put a temporary block on the measure, but the Michigan Court of Appeals has since lifted the judge’s injunction.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Michigan residents who own two vehicles will not be disqualified from applying for food stamps starting next year.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Geoffrey Neithercut issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Michigan Department of Human Services from using a five-year lifetime limit.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Where do you stand on this topic? Is limiting welfare to four years the right thing to do, or will it hurt too many families?

Friday, September 30, 2011  In May, Leroy Fick won $2 million in the lottery winner, but was still allowed to stay on welfare.  Now, the Michigan Senate is trying to pass a law that will prevent that from happening again.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The state announced Thursday that instead of handing out food assistance in the early part of each month, food stamp users will get funds on different days throughout the month.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  More people are applying for food assistance online in Michigan as demand for the help grows in a struggling economy.

Thursday, November 05, 2009  State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads are afraid for their lives after being assaulted by recipients frustrated with long lines and delays in aid.