SNAP Benefits News - Feb 2024

The following is a curated list of news articles by U.S. state and nationally that discussed SNAP benefits in February 2024. National Letter from Secretary Vilsack to Governors on SNAP Performance and Operations Poor performance on the SNAP efficiency measures meant 44 states got letters from the USDA expecting improvements. Congressional leaders agree on ag funding as Vilsack talks about SNAP pilot The SNAP pilot they discuss is the SNAP-choice pilot, limiting purchasable foods to “nutrient-dense” foods. Unsurprising that a paternalistic policy with the name “SNAP-choice” is being pushed by a Republican. See the next article for the industry’s response. ...

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