SNAP Benefits Plummet Under New Work Rules | Chicago News

SNAP benefits are plummeting as new work rules slash enrollment—over five million fewer people since last year, driven by the Big Beautiful Bill Act’s strict 80-hour monthly requirements for adults up to age 64, including childless parents and formerly exempt groups like homeless veterans. Arizona took the biggest hit with 400K lost, while Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana saw over 20% drops—Alaska’s the only state seeing growth. The policy aims to save hundreds of billions over a decade by cutting federal spending, reshaping how SNAP operates nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b8265952db77c57