New Food Aid Rules Could Hurt Some New Mexicans | The Line

December 13, 2019 – Stricter mandates governing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) were approved last week by the Trump administration. The rules approved last week by the Trump administration could cut food aid to some 37,000 New Mexicans. Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists debate potential consequences of these new rules.

Line Panelists:
Janice Arnold-Jones, former state representative
Dan Foley, former state representative
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law

For More Information:
Federal Rules Could Cut Food Aid for up to 37,000 New Mexicans – New Mexico In Depth

Trump Administration’s Own Study Shows Food Stamp Move May Hurt Poor – Reuters

Hundreds of Thousands Are Losing Access to Food Stamps – The New York Times

NM to Seek New Waivers of SNAP Work Rule – The Albuquerque Journal