...making an effort, they aren't arbitrarily cut off." The Legislature addressed that point in 2001, passing a law requiring counties to screen welfare recipients and extend benefits to those whose problems prevent them from getting a job. Counties...

...closing the program at the BRHSC will have an economic impact on the county. She said the Legislature passed a law requiring counties to pay 20 percent of the per diem for acute psychiatric services at the regional treatment center starting July...