Trump administration proposes cuts to SNAP benefits

Trump administration proposes cuts to SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A major political battle is brewing on Capitol Hill as House Republicans push for sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest food assistance program. The proposed plan includes $230 billion in cuts over the next decade, along with stricter work requirements and increased oversight by states. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is leading the charge for reform, arguing th…

As GOP looks to cut spending, Wisconsin farmer speaks on importance of SNAP

Democrats are sounding the alarm on proposals that could result in low-income people losing nutrition assistance.

SNAP Restrictions Won’t Improve Anyone’s Health

There’s no shortage of bad ideas that persist despite credible evidence to the contrary when it comes to public policymaking. Thinking we can easily improve the health of low-income families by imposing restrictions on their Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is among them. Yet some state lawmakers are once again pursing legislation that would force Missouri to seek a waiver from the federal government to restrict certai…