POLITICSJul 19 · 11:00 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCEStories From The States

How SNAP’s work requirements is hurting one West Virginia woman

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposed stricter work requirements on SNAP, leading to 14,000 West Virginians losing food assistance. Helen Comer, a 62-year-old recipient, had her benefits reduced to $24 a month due to the new rules, which require 80 hours of work, training, or volunteering monthly for those under 65.

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