 proposed mi welfare changes republicans in the michigan house have introduced legislation to change the state s welfare system it would allow for drug testing under special circumstances making sure that illegal immigrants don t receive benefits and limit assistance to 48 months for recipients who are able to work for an online story from the grand rapids press on mlivecom by monica scott outlining the issues click on the following story link titled ldquo  house republicans unveil welfare changes including drug tests  rdquo 160  proposed welfare changes  