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Food stamp changes will cost states billions, raising fears about SNAP’s future
Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program require states to fund portions of benefits starting in 2027, potentially costing states over $9 billion annually. States with high payment error rates will face penalties, and nearly 4 million Americans have already lost benefits since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted.
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