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SNAP Cost Shift Threatens Millions | Topeka News
Congress faces a ticking clock as advocates, mayors from over 200 cities, and public health experts rally to halt a new SNAP funding rule set to begin in October 2027. The law shifts costs to states with high error rates, risking cuts to food assistance for millions—including children—during an already tough economic climate. While lawmakers push farm bill priorities, critics warn this move could devastate families and communities, undermining nutrition, education, and long-term well-being. Senate leadership has signaled they won’t support farm bills without more time for states to prepare…
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