CT Officials Say Feds Haven’t Shared Info on SNAP Disruptions

CT officials say feds haven’t shared info on SNAP disruptions

CT Governor Ned Lamont (D)(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Connecticut officials say they’ve received no official warning from the federal government about potential interruptions to food stamp funding.The Trump administration has given states until next week to submit personal information about SNAP recipients — or risk losing federal funding for the program.20 Democratic states are yet to do so, including Connecticut and New York.U.S. Agriculture Secretar…

The States vs. Washington: Who Really Controls SNAP Now?

The fight over food-aid rules is heating up, and Nevada families may soon feel the effects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, is telling states they must hand over detailed personal data on everyone who gets SNAP. That means names, Social Security numbers, immigration information, and full eligibility files. Federal...

The Trump Administration’s SNAP Overhaul Could Reshape Who Gets to Eat

Image credit: ShutterStockA new cost-sharing law could potentially lead to the end of SNAP in a number of states, according to experts.Historically, the federal government has provided all the funds for the SNAP program. However, with a key provision of the tax and spending package, states might be forced to provide the majority of funds for the benefits starting from the fiscal year 28. With the change, the states would then have to modify requ…