The Poor, The Needy, and The Partisan: How do State-Level Political Factors Influence Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

• In Event: The Politics of Public Assistance

Brief Overview

The Temporary Aid for Needy Families’ program is a cash benefits welfare program.This project explores state-level political factors (ideology scores, legislative composition, and governor’s party)that influence TANF individual cash benefits.

Author

• Naomi N Nubin, University of Houston