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Governor Shapiro Slams Budget Cuts Threatening SNAP Benefits

7/4/2025

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Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the new budget bill, asserting it breaks commitments to safeguard Medicaid and SNAP benefits. With over 55,000 Pennsylvanians at risk of losing SNAP, the cuts threaten to deepen food insecurity, hitting hardest among vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be dire.

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Story summary

Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned the new budget bill, asserting it breaks commitments to safeguard Medicaid and SNAP benefits. With over 55,000 Pennsylvanians at risk of losing SNAP, the cuts threaten to deepen food insecurity, hitting hardest among vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be dire.