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May 4, 2026

How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?

Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]

May 1, 2026

Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs

More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]

Apr 30, 2026

House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate

Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]

Apr 10, 2026

Arizona sees highest reduction in food stamp recipients after HR 1, study finds

Key Points: Arizona sees largest food stamp drop nationwide with 32% decline HR 1 law and requirements cause 2.5 million nationwide food stamp reduction Arizona’s outdated technology and new system […]

Mar 7, 2026

Red states seek to tighten Medicaid, SNAP requirements

Key Points: Lawmakers in at least six states invoking the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reduce Medicaid and SNAP benefits Proposed changes include stricter eligibility limits, more frequent checks, […]

Nov 29, 2025

Kavanagh’s latest bill aims to save money on SNAP payment errors

Key Points: Arizona senator proposes bill to reduce SNAP payment errors Bill requires monthly or quarterly reviews of recipients’ eligibility Arizona’s SNAP error rate may cost the state $139 million […]

Nov 12, 2025

Supreme Court to rule on funding of November food stamp benefits

Key Points:  US Supreme Court blocks full food stamp benefits temporarily Trump administration requests delay in enforcing lower court order Arizona may have to refund excess benefits if Supreme Court […]

Nov 10, 2025

Legal battle over SNAP benefits puts Arizona in a bind

Key Points:  Arizona may owe federal government money over food stamp benefits loaded to debit cards during government shutdown Trump administration sought to keep states from fully paying SNAP benefits […]

Nov 3, 2025

Lawmaker’s plan to restrict food stamp purchases sparks controversy

Key Points: Arizona lawmaker proposes new food stamp purchase limits Current SNAP benefits already restrict certain items like tobacco and alcohol Average monthly SNAP benefit in Arizona is about $360 […]

Oct 31, 2025

Arizona food pantries brace for holiday surge amid SNAP benefits delay

Key Points:  Food stamps unavailable in Arizona from Nov. 1, impacting 900,000 people Federal government shutdown halts funding for SNAP benefits nationwide Gov. Katie Hobbs requests local retailers and grocers […]

Oct 9, 2025

State budget analysts give bleak forecast ahead of federal H.R. 1 changes

Key Points: State budget analysts warns of increasing costs and insufficient funds New federal Medicaid requirements and tax law changes will impact state budget significantly Budget analysts project the state […]

Jul 25, 2025

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? No – one big, dangerous disaster

My patient had a full-body rash. Her lips were swelling. She was scared she couldn’t breathe. If the swelling continued, her tongue could obstruct her throat, and she would suffocate. […]

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