The state legislature has approved a plan that would shorten the amount of time a person can stay on a state program that distributes federal welfare dollars.  Republicans say the proposed changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program would emphasize the need for recipients to work.

See how members of the state House voted on that proposal below:

How they voted - House on Welfare changes 04-16-2015

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