SNAP

A U.S. House of Representatives budget resolution that’s currently being considered proposes more than a trillion dollars in funding cuts for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly known as food stamps. But a study released this week by the Commonwealth Fund shows that if passed, these cuts could trigger major job losses in Missouri and nationwide.

No action was taken on a bill that would prevent low-income Missourians from using food stamps to buy soda and candy.

As more Missourians have taken on gig work to make ends meet, it’s become harder for the state to determine people’s eligibility for programs such as SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.

Eligible low-income children will receive $120 in grocery benefits as part of a federal program that is administered by states.

The Department of Social Services’ call center issues ultimately denied eligible Missourians meaningful access to benefits, a judge found.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the food program for low-income individuals — has become one of the hottest topics in farm bill negotiations, as congressional Republicans seek more changes.

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