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Farm Bill Stalled Over SNAP | Sioux Falls News
The farm bill is gridlocked in Washington, with Senate Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over SNAP funding changes—Democrats want to delay a GOP mandate for states to share SNAP costs. But this isn’t just about food aid: the bill governs crop insurance, conservation, rural development, and more, making it vital for farmers who rely on federal safety nets. Without passage, farmers may cut back, risking higher grocery prices. Complicating matters, it’s an election year—a time when farm bills rarely pass—and the last one has been extended since 2018. Nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC make…
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