SNAP Waiver Conversation Rages On - Even Into Blue States

In this episode we talk to Margaret Hardin Mannion, the Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Convenience Stores who is that industry’s expert on food policy, food traceability, and the topic we are going to talk about today - SNAP Benefits and the growing phenomenon of states asking for and receiving waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to go even further than the federal government and restrict additional foods from the program.The American Modcast with Joe Kefauver is sponsored by Americans for a Modern Economy. We ensure policies reflect the 21st-century technologies reshaping our businesses and communities. Our episodes focus on the emerging issues of tomorrow rather than just today’s news.We explore the changing workforce, technological impacts, and evolving commerce trends. These shifts will inevitably alter both consumer behavior and voter attitudes. Expect meaty topics, expert guests, and a touch of cynical humor along the way.