Noah Perry- Kansas House 66 - SNAP Benefits

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses SNAP benefits and how government decisions impact access to food assistance. He says that in situations like a government shutdown, it is important to have elected officials who will make decisions that ensure people continue to receive support. He also explains that if SNAP is not currently facing major issues, he would be cautious about making changes.He discusses concerns about error rates in the system and expresses interest in reviewing programs to ensure funds are being used properly. At the same time, he talks about broader questions around funding, priorities, and the role of government compared to local and community-based solutions. He highlights the role of private and community support systems in Manhattan and says he would prefer to see more local involvement rather than expanding government programs. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas House.You can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe