Republican leader proposes drug testing for welfare recipients

Rep. Don Turner, R-Milton, center, and Rep. Chris Pearson, P-Burlington, share a laugh with House Speaker Shap Smith, right.Photo by John Herrick
The House Republican leader is proposing a bill that would allow for drug testing of people receiving financial assistance through a state program for low-income families.If a test comes back positive for an illegal substance, a person in the state’s Reach Up program could continue to receive state assistance provided they take part in drug treat