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Despite reports showing people receiving welfare use far fewer drugs than the general population, an attempt to repeal a controversial new drug testing law still faces an uphill battle.

A Quinnipiac poll released today shows 71 percent of Florida voters support drug testing welfare recipients. State Senator Arthenia Joyner filed a bill to repeal the drug testing law. Joyner is working to change the public’s perception on welfare recipients.

“People don’t know facts and if we can educate them, I’m sure they would say why are we spending money to get two percent of the people,” said Joyner.

Two and a half percent of welfare recipients tested after the state began implementing the new law failed. Drug use among the general population is eight percent. Beside Joyner’s repeal, bill the ACLU is also suing to stop the drug tests.