Michigan lawmakers act to address SNAP benefit expiration and food aid
TL;DR
Michigan House speaker Matt Hall opposes the Senate's $71 million food aid bill, citing procedural delays and preferring to use existing state funds to address the upcoming SNAP benefit pause caused by the federal government shutdown, which affects nearly 1.4 million residents relying on food assistance.
- Michigan House speaker rejects Senate’s $71M food aid bill ahead of SNAP pause MLive.com
- Michigan lawmakers vote to provide state funds if federal SNAP money expires Detroit Free Press
- Michigan lawmakers propose emergency food aid package as SNAP benefits expire WXYZ Channel 7
- State to provide $4.5 million to feed Michiganders as lawmakers try to stop SNAP benefits pause WILX
- SNAP benefits pause prompts Double Up Food Bucks expansion in Michigan -- What it means FOX 2 Detroit
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