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New Federal Policy Could Cost Thousands Of Arizonans Food Stamp Benefits

A change in the rules governing the country’s food stamp program could cause 700,000 Americans to lose their benefits. That number is expected to be in the thousands in Arizona.

The Trump administration this spring plans to change eligibility for certain recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, which could cause some people who currently get benefits to no longer receive them.

Angie Rodgers, president and CEO of the Arizona Food Bank Network, joined The Show to talk about the possible impact of this new rule will have in Arizona.

Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.