(Springfield, IL) — A new state Senate bill would offer financial assistance to Illinoisans convicted of drug charges. The proposal would allow those convicted of drug charges to have access to TANF benefits. Republicans object to the idea of giving funds to people who may have dealt drugs to younger people in their communities. Senator Patricia Van Pelt says her plan also requires those receiving aid to have a job. Van Pelt says the proposal would offer people a fresh start. The bill passed the Senate Health Committee and is headed to the floor for debate. The House passed the measure last month on a partisan vote.
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