Illinois House approves taxpayer-funded monetary boost for needy families – Center Square

Legislation is advancing in Springfield that would increase payments to eligible residents participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, welfare program. The Illinois House passed House Bill 4423, brought by state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago. The measure would increase benefits from 30% of the federal poverty guidelines for each family size to 50%.

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Pat S.
4 years ago

20% increase? Where did 20% come from? Inflation isn’t that high, what is the justification for the huge increase?

Also, and here’s the big one: where is the money coming from?

Dumb question, eh? It’s coming from OUR pockets!

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