SNAP administrative funding changes take effect, shifting more costs to Ohio, countiesFederal reimbursement for SNAP administrative costs dropped from 50% to 25%, forcing Ohio counties to cover millions in funding gaps previously paid by the federal government.cleveland.com4d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodsnap funding change
Ohio’s next governor to face rural hospital cuts, people losing insurance: Capitol LetterGovernor hopefuls Amy Acton and Don Kissick talk their health care plans.cleveland.com8d agoWhole story →HealthFood
Pork, beef, other products recalled because of lack of inspectionThe federal recall affects more than 167,000 pounds of products.cleveland.com12d agoWhole story →CommerceFoodfood recall notice
What we learned about why Ohio’s SNAP aid would cover just 3% of Cuyahoga County’s projected lossCuyahoga County is projected to lose about $7.5 million in federal SNAP administrative funding, while Ohio’s temporary aid would replace about $226,000. The difference comes down to the state’s distribution formula.cleveland.com16d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyHR 730snap funding change
McConnell defies GOP colleague telling him how to voteThe senator cast the deciding vote on a sweeping farm bill.cleveland.com18d agoWhole story →Foodfarm bill markup
Less help for health care, less help for food: Federal cuts squeeze Cuyahoga CountyFederal Medicaid restrictions and a cut to SNAP administrative funding are straining Cuyahoga County, with critics arguing the changes disproportionately burden low-income and urban communities.cleveland.com19d agoWhole story →HealthFoodmedicaid funding cuts
Cuyahoga projected to get 3% coverage for SNAP administration lossA state estimate projects Cuyahoga County will lose about $7.53 million in federal SNAP administrative reimbursement over nine months, while Ohio’s temporary aid would replace about $226,000.cleveland.com20d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyHR 730snap funding reduction
Lake County faces $500,000 SNAP loss under federal changesLake County JFS faces a $500,000 annual funding shortfall after federal legislation cuts the government's share of SNAP administrative costs from 50% to 25%, though officials say a state offset will cover most of the gap in the near term.cleveland.com24d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodsnap funding change
Ohio delays SNAP ban on sugary drinks at federal requestFederal officials asked Ohio to wait on its plan to restrict sugary drink purchases with food assistance money while the USDA completes a public notice process required before such restrictions can take effect.cleveland.com25d agoWhole story →HealthFoodsnap sugary drink ban delay
