Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Michigan is set to spend more money on the administration of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal food benefits system serving low-income residents. Local outlet WNEM reported the increased cost, though details on how much more the state will pay and why the rise is happening were not provided in the report.

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have taken effect, affecting millions of food assistance recipients across the United States. Local news outlets nationwide are running explainers on what the changes mean for households, including who is affected and what steps recipients may need to take. The broad coverage reflects concern among recipients about how their monthly benefits could change.

Updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program begin Thursday, and local news outlets across the country are walking viewers through what the changes mean for household budgets. Coverage from stations including WMUR, KCRA and KCCI explains how benefits may shift and what recipients should expect when the new rules take effect.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report finding that federal agencies need to take further action to help veterans access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The report highlights gaps in how eligible veterans are connected to food assistance, and calls on federal agencies to improve outreach and coordination so former service members can receive the nutrition support they are entitled to.