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USDA Finalizes Rule For SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

Posted on December 6, 2019
  • In the last two years, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; colloquially known as the “Food Stamps” Program) has been a major point of contention within political circles.  For example,

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USDA’s Proposal to Close SNAP Automatic Eligibility “Loophole” Faces Pushback from U.S. Mayors

Posted on August 26, 2019
  • On July 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FSN) published a proposed rule, “Revision of Categorial Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Senate Released Bipartisan Draft of Farm Bill

Posted on June 13, 2018
  • As previously reported on this blog, in March 2018, House Agricultural Committee Chairman Michael Conway delayed the release of the draft law renewing farm and nutrition programs due to

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Food Policy Summary

Posted on April 13, 2018
  • In the last week there have been a number of interesting developments in food policy.  Each is in early development, but worthy of a brief note.
  • President Trump, in a

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Additional SNAP Requirements Endanger the Future of the Farm Bill

Posted on March 14, 2018
  • House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conway has delayed the release of a draft law renewing farm and nutrition programs due to opposition to cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Proposed 2019 Budget Seeks Major Revamp to USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Posted on February 16, 2018
  • USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also colloquially known as the “Food Stamps” Program.  SNAP, through State Agency partners, offers nutrition assistance

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USDA Secretary Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for 2018

Posted on January 29, 2018
  • USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue has released a set of legislative principles for Congress to consider as the new 2018 Farm Bill is developed. Issues covered include: farm production, trade, nutrition,

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Maine Seeks Modification to USDA SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefits

Posted on April 27, 2017
  • USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also colloquially known as the “Food Stamps” Program.  SNAP, through State Agency partners, offers nutrition assistance

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