NEWS
Seward Proposes Anti-Welfare Fraud Bill
In an email sent out to supporters, State Senator James Seward has co-sponsored sweeping legislation to cut down on welfare fraud in New York State. According to the email, a similar bill has already passed the State Senate three times, while not coming to a vote in the Assembly.
That's why I co-sponsored "The Public Assistance Integrity Act", passed by the senate today. This will crack down on those who use their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards on items like cigarettes, beer, and lottery tickets. The bill would also stop ATM withdrawals at liquor stores, casinos, and strip clubs.
Seward says that New York needs to act soon or it could lose $122 million in federal aid. More information on the bill can be found here on his website.