Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski (R) has introduced a bill to make permanent a program to allow Alaska Native organizations to manage temporary assistance programs.
A pilot program established in 2000 is due to end in June. Three regional organizations currently participate, managing $8.7 million in state funds in addition to federal welfare funds.
Tribes and Alaska Native organizations can manage federal temporary assistance programs under the 1996 welfare reform act.
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Native management of assistance funds may stay
(The Alaska Journal of Commerce 1/17)
Bill extends Alaska Native control of welfare funds
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
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