30 Years Later, Welfare Reform’s Biggest Legacy May Be Stronger Families, Architect Says

Welfare Reform Act at 30: Work Is Still the Answer

Policymakers ought not forget the special ingredient of the 1996 welfare reform.

The Welfare Reform Act at 30: Work is still the answer

Policymakers ought not forget the special ingredient of the 1996 welfare reform.

Ending the Welfare State as We Know It

President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, otherwise known as welfare reform, into law 30 years ago on Aug. 22, 1996. The following is an excerpt from Lee Edwards’ book “The Power of Ideas”. Edwards served as a distinguished fellow at The Heritage Foundation and died in 2024. In the...