According to one state law, "HB 2276 says the names of those enrolled in these programs "are public records and available to the public" in accordance with the procedures of state law."
Panel OKs measure to release welfare recipients' names
I support the ideology behind this law and say no to privacy for any recipient. We, taxpayers, have a right to know who is receiving public funds and whether their activities run contrary to public policy or act in a way that compromises the health, safety or welfare of members of society