“The Alarm Bell”: Arizona’s Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation
President Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which the article links to a sharp decline in SNAP benefits.
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Arizona has seen a 47% drop in SNAP participation, including 180,000 children, following federal legislation signed by Donald Trump. The decline highlights the strain on state agencies as they implement new work requirements and stricter error-rate mandates under reduced budgets.
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