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Less than 3 weeks

The amount of time that Michigan gave welfare recipients to plan for the end of their benefits under a new law capping cash assistance at 48 months. A federal judge said this wasn't sufficient notice and temporarily halted the law.

The amount of time that Michigan gave welfare recipients to plan for the end of their benefits under a new law capping cash assistance at 48 months. A federal judge said this wasn't sufficient notice and temporarily halted the law.


Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.