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LA Public Press on MSNUp to 210K LA County residents could lose food benefits under new federal law
Federal cuts to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will make LA residents sicker while forcing them into expensive emergency rooms, costing taxpayers more than the programs being eliminated.
What is SNAP, the former food stamp program? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides assistance to low- and no-income people to help them buy food.
The proposal to force states to take on billions in federal food benefit costs is back in the Senate GOP's version of the tax package.
New restrictions on SNAP benefits may limit purchases of sugary drinks, candy and snacks starting January 2026, raising concerns about food insecurity in the U.S.
Three states received federal waivers to prohibit participants in food assistance programs from buying junk food, bringing the total to six states reforming their food stamp programs.
SNAP recipients in Travis County with food that was lost or destroyed due to the storm can apply for replacement benefits by June 30.
A Louisiana woman who posted multiple videos on TikTok bragging about lying to get $35,000 in SNAP benefits was arrested for fraud charges.
However, changes to the SNAP food assistance program should be made at the federal level, not on a patchwork, state-by-state basis,” Kelly said.
A sweeping Farm Bill that includes $300 billion in cuts to food assistance programs has cleared the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.
Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — This summer, some families in Louisiana are expected to receive extra SNAP food benefits.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services says over 130,000 families in the state will see food stamp benefits decrease in the new year.
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