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Mon, December 16, 2024
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SNAP Benefit Reform Proposed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

SNAP Benefit Reform Proposed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders


Published on 2024-12-16 13:21:35 - MSN
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  • The Arkansas Governor said food stamps should only be used to purchase healthy food items and not "soda, candy and dessert."

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Governor of Arkansas, has proposed a reform to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would impose new work requirements on recipients. Under her proposal, able-bodied adults without dependents would need to work at least 20 hours per week to continue receiving benefits. This initiative aims to transition SNAP recipients towards employment, with the goal of reducing dependency on government assistance. Critics argue that this could lead to increased hardship for those unable to find work or facing other barriers to employment, potentially exacerbating food insecurity. The proposal reflects a broader push by some Republican lawmakers to add work requirements to welfare programs, a move that has sparked significant debate over its implications for low-income families.

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