Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s plan to test welfare recipients for drugs is costing the state money, despite his claims that the program would actually save tax dollars.
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Under the rules of the program, the state must reimburse recipients who receive negative test results. The state paid about $1,140 for the 38 negative tests, while saving less than $240 a month by denying benefits over the two positive tests.
From Crooks And Liars
I don’t think this was ever about saving money. This was about spending money on testing and I fully expext that the firms being paid for this testing are somehow connected to the Florida GOP.
