Feds approve Nebraska’s request to block TANF funds for drugs, psychics, music, porn and more

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 880

Last Updated: 4 days, 13 hours ago

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LINCOLN — The federal government has approved Nebraska’s request to bar temporary financial assistance for tobacco, tattoos, psychic readings, video games and other “inappropriate and nonessential purchases.”

U.S. Assistant HHS Secretary Alex Adams, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, approved the request Tuesday, just four days after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen filed to change Nebraska’s participation in the federal Temporary Assistance for …

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