As Kansans lose SNAP benefits, state lawmakers examine system hurdles
Kansas lawmakers are reviewing the state's SNAP benefit system after federal cuts led to a reduction of over 30,000 recipients, including many children.
TOPEKA — More than 30,000 fewer Kansans are receiving federal food assistance benefits, including more than 13,500 children, after the passage of federal cuts in 2025, and current beneficiaries must navigate a system riddled with delays. State lawmakers considered Wednesday streamlining the application process for federal benefits so people who qualify for cash assistance and […]
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