Lyons Demands Welfare System Changes
The 18th Essex representative has filed legislation to restrict welfare benefits.
On the heels of a scathing report by Inspector General Glenn Cunha citing ongoing abuse in the Massachusetts welfare system, lawmakers are demanding transparency. State Rep. Jim Lyons of Andover joined State Rep. Marc Lombardo this week in proposing legislation to do just that. The two Republicans have filed bills mandating stricter monitoring of welfare benefitsa as well as transparency within the system. “Before the Governor asks the hardworking and struggling families and businesses of the Commonwealth for more tax dollars, we should know where every penny is being spent in our state budget,” Lyons said. “We need to ensure that individuals and families that play by the rules and need help are the receiving benefits and those who do not…
