'It's time for us to step up as a state': Republican lawmaker breaks with Gov. Bill Lee over SNAP benefits, urges action

Despite bipartisan lawmakers’ urging, Lee declines to bridge SNAP freeze with state dollars

Volunteers of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville prepared food for seniors affected by a freeze in SNAP benefits beginning Saturday. (Photo:John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)With the looming prospect of federal food aid disappearing for nearly 1 in 10 Tennesseans starting Saturday, state Democratic lawmakers – and at least one Republican – have urged Gov. Bill Lee to follow the example of other state governors in taking action.  Le…

State lawmaker, community members highlight and prepare for SNAP benefit loss

SNAP benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 with the ongoing government shutdown. State lawmakers and community members are preparing for the impact that loss can have for hundreds of thousands in our state. As uncertainty grows over the future of SNAP benefits, one lawmaker is putting himself in the shoes of recipients. For the past few days, State...

Republican lawmaker breaks with Gov. Bill Lee over SNAP benefits, urges action

A Republican state senator is urging Gov. Bill Lee to find a way to protect Tennessee families from losing access to essential food assistance benefits amid the federal government shutdown.

'It's time for us to step up as a state': Republican lawmaker breaks with Gov. Bill Lee over SNAP benefits, urges action

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Republican state senator is urging Gov. Bill Lee to find a way to protect Tennessee families from losing access to essential food assistance benefits amid the federal government shutdown. On Thursday, State Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) wrote in a statement that it's time for Tennessee to show the rest of country "what it looks like when leaders put people before politics and compassion before bureaucracy." 📧 Have bre…

Sen. Bailey urges Gov. Lee to ensure Tennessee families don’t lose SNAP benefits amid federal government shutdown – The Tennessee Tribune

Nashville, TN — Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) today urged Governor Bill Lee to find a way to protect Tennessee families from losing access to essential food assistance benefits. If the federal government does not release funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by November 1, approximately 690,000 Tennesseans, who rely on SNAP each month, could lose essential benefits. The federal government provides around $146 million …

Sen. Walley shares resources for Tennesseans affected by SNAP suspension - Radio7Media

State Sen. Page Walley of Savannah is sharing information and resources for Tennesseans affected by the temporary suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Walley said the situation is creating concern for families who rely on SNAP benefits to provide food and stability for children, seniors, and working families. He encouraged residents to use available sta…