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SNAP Enrollment Drops Across States | Lexington News

Millions of Americans are slipping through the cracks as SNAP enrollment plummets—down 13% in just one year—thanks to new work rules, stricter paperwork, and overwhelmed state agencies. Arizona leads the drop with a staggering 50% decline, while Georgia, Louisiana, and Nevada also see steep falls. Many losing benefits aren’t failing requirements but getting tripped up by bureaucratic chaos. Supporters argue the drop signals success in reducing fraud, but critics warn it’s leaving kids without school lunches and straining food banks. The fallout? A growing hunger crisis masked by policy…

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