Minnesota, SNAP and Trump administration
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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families confirmed it has not used a law that allows it withhold payments amid allegations of fraud.
Minnesota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issuance — the total value of benefits distributed — increased by about 273% from 2019 to 2021. According to fiscal year state activity reports compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the state’s issuance was $509.5 million in 2019 and $1.9 billion in 2021.
Recipients of SNAP benefits, won't get payments on Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown. Here's where to look for resources and how Minnesota react.
Minnesota's Department of Human Services did not complete security reviews of the system that determines who is eligible to receive benefits.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Newly proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP, program could have the state of Minnesota paying an additional $220 million to keep the program running. Congressional Republicans are looking to advance ...
The Trump administration said Monday it will resume "partial" payments for America's SNAP program, but Minnesota officials say it's unclear when recipients will receive aid or exactly how much funding will be available. The Minnesota Department of Children ...
Several state are using the Trump administration over changes to SNAP that seem to target groups of immigrants.