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USDA Halts $10.4M SNAP Funding Over Data Dispute

9/24/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is withholding $10.4 million in SNAP funding from Kansas for non-compliance with data requests.
Governor Laura Kelly's administration refused to share personal SNAP recipient information, citing privacy concerns.
Attorney General Kris Kobach filed suit against Kelly, asserting state law requires compliance with federal requests.
A California judge blocked similar data requests elsewhere, complicating Kansas's position.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is withholding $10.4 million in SNAP funding from Kansas for non-compliance with data requests.
Governor Laura Kelly's administration refused to share personal SNAP recipient information, citing privacy concerns.
Attorney General Kris Kobach filed suit against Kelly, asserting state law requires compliance with federal requests.
A California judge blocked similar data requests elsewhere, complicating Kansas's position.