Posts Tagged ‘food assistance’
The Line: High Rate Of Children On Food Stamps In New Mexico
October 21, 2016 – This week host Gene Grant and our Line opinion panelists discuss what should be done to address the high rate of families on food assistance in our state. According to a recent report released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 46 percent of children under the age of four…
Read MoreThe Line: State Workers Testify About SNAP Applications
May 6, 2016 – Several state employees testified recently in federal court that they were pressured to change applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to keep people from qualifying for expedited food assistance.Host Gene Grant leads a discussion about this ongoing story this week with our Line opinion panelists. Line Panelists: Merritt Allen,…
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