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Welfare rolls rise in most states as economy weakens
An Associated Press survey across 50 states shows welfare cases increased in every state except Wisconsin, with New Hampshire and New England states posting sharp gains. Officials cite immigration law changes, Medicaid rules, and outreach efforts like one stop shopping for services as factors beyond the economy.
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Mitchell Landsberg
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Alfred K. Suga
Hawaii
Department of Human Services
New Hampshire
Tom Pryor
Office of Economic Services
New England
AFDC
Vermont
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Southwest