"Southern States Reject Federal Funding for Summer Child Nutrition Programs"
TL;DR
14 states, all with Republican governors, have turned down federal funding for the Summer EBT program, citing reasons such as philosophical objections to welfare programs, technical challenges, and satisfaction with existing summer nutrition programs. This decision means that lower-income families in these states will miss out on federal aid designed to help feed children over the summer break, impacting millions of eligible kids. The rejection has drawn backlash, with some states reconsidering their decision after facing criticism.
Topics:nationpolitics#child-nutrition#federal-funding#food-insecurity#politics#republican-governors#summer-ebt-program
- Why did Alabama and 13 other states turn down federal money to feed kids this summer? AL.com
- Gov. Landry explains why Louisiana will not participate in the Summer EBT Program WAFB
- La. Black Caucus aghast at governor’s decision to end federal program aimed at feeding children during the summer KSLA
- Louisiana Summer EBT program dead is Thursday WDSU New Orleans
- Governor's office says decision to end summer EBT program remains WWLTV.com
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