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Maine lawmakers are scrambling to adjust the SNAP program budget after a drastic federal cut, sparking a heated debate over the future of food assistance in the state.

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Appropriations committee reallocates positions, cites federal SNAP match cut
The committee approved multiple reallocations and position transfers to respond to a federal cut in the SNAP administrative match rate from 50% to 25%, saying the changes are necessary to continue program operations despite minority concern about long‑term funding effects.
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April 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Maine's agriculture committee just voted to boost emergency food assistance to $8 million, sparking a heated debate over budget priorities—what's at stake?

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Agriculture committee boosts emergency food line to $8 million; votes to include straw votes in AFA report-back
During a budget work session following the LD 299 hearing, the committee debated and voted 7–1 to amend Part F to permit up to $8 million from the stabilization fund for emergency food assistance; members also advanced multiple language parts into the committee’s report-back to AFA, including Part UUU and land-management planning items.
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March 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Maine's House Bill 2929 aims to revolutionize SNAP eligibility, promising to cut through red tape and provide vital support to struggling families amidst rising living costs.

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Minnesota legislators amend SNAP eligibility criteria for low-income households
Minnesota bill clarifies eligibility determinations for SNAP households based on income limits.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM