Snyder Signs Legislation Blocking Lottery Winners from Assistance
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Lottery winnings and other assets will be taken into account for people using federal assistance programs. Video by fox47news.com
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You won't be able to collect food stamps or welfare if you've won a huge chunk of the lottery.
Governor Snyder signed legislation Wednesday, taking lottery winnings and other assets into account for people using the programs.
The bills come after Michigan officials twice found lottery winners using food stamps after collecting their winnings.
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