Philly lobbyist charged with misusing welfare grants to pay for $3K line dancing lessons, other expenses

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:

Health club memberships, political contributions and $3,000 line dancing lessons are among the expenses that a well-connected Philadelphia lobbyist is accused of illegally charging to a state grant program meant to help welfare-recipients land steady work.

Now, Melonease Shaw, who has at times worked as the city's lobbyist in Harrisburg, faces a court hearing next week on charges including theft, deceptive business practices and tampering with public records.

Imagine that.