Federal SNAP changes raise concerns over benefit losses and state-level effects
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says 80,000 residents have lost SNAP benefits following federal changes, including children and seniors; the figures are attributed to his administration and do not establish causes for each household. The reported $211 billion CBO projection and expanded work requirements put food insecurity, state costs, and school-meal eligibility in focus.
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Updated Oct 21, 2026