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The Trump administration will force Pa. to pay more for SNAP. Gov. Shapiro’s office says it can’t

The Trump administration will be overhauling the SNAP program in two major steps, forcing Pennsylvania to pay more for the federal food program and jeopardizing those in need, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. The first phase begins Oct. 1, when states will have to pay for 75% of the

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· Sep 20, 7:27 PMThe Trump administration will force Pa. to pay more for SNAP. Gov. Shapiro’s office says it can’tAlso ran in Mechanicsburg Patriot News

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Pennsylvania faces $400 million SNAP bill under Trump welfare overhaulThe Trump administration is demanding that states pay for a portion of SNAP benefits — an unprecedented arrangement that could put Pennsylvania on the hook for as much as $400 million.

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