Missouri lawmakers failed to pass a bill banning seizure of foster children's Social Security benefits, due to GOP infighting.
Missouri lawmakers left session without passing a bill to ban the state from seizing Social Security benefits owed to foster children. The state will continue seizing millions of dollars in benefits for foster care, despite a bill that could have stopped this practice having broad bipartisan support. The bill's failure was due to GOP infighting causing early adjournment of the state Senate.
May 23, 2024
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