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After the shutdown, SNAP will still be in trouble

Nov 1, 2025 · 29m
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  • A major SNAP funding crisis is looming due to cuts embedded in Trump's tax-cut and spending bill signed in summer
  • The bill represents a historic shift: for the first time, states must share the cost of SNAP benefits rather than the federal government covering all food stamp costs
  • The law ties state costs to the Payment Error Rate, incentivizing states to reduce errors or face significant financial consequences

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