Washington Examiner

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s work-based welfare reforms are just the first step

States are now in the process of preparing to implement parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which achieved some of the most significant pro-work reforms to America’s social welfare system in ...
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Evaluating Welfare Reform in an Era of Transition

With the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996, the United States embarked on a major policy change to its social welfare and safety net ...
The Hill

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

In a House divided, Republicans and Democrats have found surprising common ground: Reforming the nation’s sprawling child welfare system. The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families ...
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Evaluating Welfare Reform: A Framework and Review of Current Work, Interim Report

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 fundamentally changed the nation's social welfare system, replacing a federal entitlement program for low-income ...