Tag: food_aid
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Beshear: 80,000+ Kentuckians Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump Changes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says federal SNAP changes have left more than 80,000 Kentuckians, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, facing hunger, and urges USDA and Congress to act.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesAgricultureCongress Andy BeshearSNAPKentuckyBrooke Rollinsfood aidhungerFeeding KentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: House Passes Bill Cutting WIC Funding
The Washington Post reports the House passed legislation to cut $141 million from WIC fruit and vegetable benefits, impacting 5.4 million individuals. The Senate has not yet considered the bill.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressSocial Issues WICHouse of RepresentativesLegislationFood aidNutrition programFunding cutsCenter on Budget and Policy PrioritiesThe Washington Post