Bad news for the CA central Valley
As I understand it, Oregon handles welfare differently. They don't cut someone a check just for showing up, but based on an applicant's legitimate need. If someone is capable of working, they can either work or live in a ramshackle tool shed eating bugs and weeds. The no self-serve gas thing was put into place to create jobs.
This is how it was explained to me by a buddy when I was researching relocation. I think it's way better than the system of rewarding laziness.