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Study shows which states are seeing the biggest reductions in SNAP benefits

Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jordan Gartner, as published by KGNS — Sitewide · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A recent study reveals changes in food assistance. The number of people receiving aid has decreased significantly. This shift is attributed to a law implemented in July 2025.

Further information is available from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. They conducted research on the effects of this law. Details about the study's findings can be found through news sources, including the Associated Press and Gray News, which reported on the impacts of the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KGNS — Sitewide · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Jordan Gartner, as published by KGNS — Sitewide
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Source published	Jul 23, 2026
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Study shows which states are seeing the biggest reductions in SNAP benefits

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