Some recipients of public benefits, including Medicaid, unemployment and food stamps, would be required to undergo drug testing, under a budget proposal announced Thursday by Gov. Scott Walker.
Scott Walker to propose drug tests for Medicaid, food stamps
- DEE J. HALL , 608-252-6132
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