Arizona Lawmaker Pushes to Restrict Food Stamp Purchases to WIC-Approved Items Only

Arizona lawmaker crafting bill to try to bring more health to food assistance through purchase list

Republican says the whole purpose of the program, by its very name, is to supplement nutrition. So, he is looking to craft a list.

Legislator wants more restrictions for SNAP benefits

PHOENIX -- As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamps, an Arizona lawmaker is crafting legislation for the new session that begins in January to further restrict what can be bought with them.

Arizona lawmaker pushes to restrict food stamp purchases to WIC-approved items only

PHOENIX -- As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamps, an Arizona lawmaker is crafting legislation for the new session that begins in January to further restrict what can be bought with them.

Lawmaker’s plan to restrict food stamp purchases sparks controversy

Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes new food stamp purchase limits Current SNAP benefits already restrict certain items like tobacco and alcohol Average monthly SNAP benefit in Arizona is about $360 per family As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamp programs, one Arizona lawmaker is preparing legislation to further restrict what can be bought with them. And while Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu City, acknowledges that there alre…

State Lawmaker Seeks New Limits on SNAP Purchases

PHOENIX — As federal courts wrestle over funding food stamps, an Arizona lawmaker is crafting legislation for the new session that begins in January to further restrict what can be bought with them.