Melissa in the Morning: SNAP Benefits Funding
WICC The Voice of Connecticut · WICC
October 28, 202516m 56s
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Show Notes
Governor Lamont announced the release of 3-million dollars in emergency state funding to Connecticut Foodshare to help Connecticut residents who are expected to lose access to food stamp benefits from SNAP. But where is that money coming from? It’s not the rainy day fund; instead it’s apparently coming from a new slush fund. We spoke about the dangers of this with House Republican Leader, Rep. Vincent Candelora.
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