Committee probes DHS on SNAP/TANF changes, summer EBT and reserves
Members pressed DHS about SNAP employment and training funding increases, summer EBT appropriations, and TANF reserve shortfalls; DHS said some increases reflect planned policy changes and provider matching necessary to draw federal funds and that TANF reserves have been drawn down.
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Lawmakers asked detailed questions about SNAP employment and training, summer EBT and the state's TANF reserve levels as the committee reviewed the Division of County Operations. DHS staff said summer EBT has been funded through temporary appropriations and is heavily federally funded; the office estimates $55 million total with roughly $3.5–4 million in state general revenue exposure for administration.
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