SNAP Shift Could Cost State $500 Million

Federal changes to food stamps could cost Oklahoma nearly $500M: DHS director

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma could be on the hook for paying almost $500 million if Congress moves forward with historic plans to shift food stamp costs to states.

SNAP shift could cost state $500 million

Oklahoma could be on the hook for paying almost $500 million if Congress moves forward with historic plans to shift food stamp costs to states.

The $300 Billion Question: Will Congress Take Food Off Families’ Tables?

Right now, the U.S. House of Representatives is advancing a proposal that would strip millions of kids and families of the food assistance they count on to stay healthy and thrive. At a time when food prices are rising but incomes aren’t, Congress is considering slashing up to $300 billion in funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest cut to the program in its 86-year history. Forty percent of SNAP participants…

DHS director warns of $475M SNAP cost to Oklahoma

Oklahoma may owe up to $475M if Congress shifts food stamp costs to states under proposed changes to SNAP funding. The post DHS director warns of $475M SNAP cost to Oklahoma first appeared on The Journal Record.