...probably be bumped off welfare. A small portion deserve to be cut off, said Jim Nordlund, director of the Division of Public Assistance. They could work but haven't complied with directives to look for a job, he said. ''They are riding...

"Did you bring your ear plugs?" one woman asked as the game was about to begin.

...years. What are recipients doing if they are no longer depending on governmental support? According to the Division of Public Assistance, 65 percent of them are working or participating in work-related activities. To the state and other agencies...

...1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center. The topic will be Medicaide 101. Terry Hamm with the Division of Public Assistance will be the featured speaker. · Soldotna -- April 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Soldotna Senior Citizens...

...1 to 3 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center. The topic will be Medicaide 101. Terry Hamm with the Division of Public Assistance will be the featured speaker. · Soldotna -- Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Soldotna Senior Citizens Center...