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Nonprofits, towns press state to backstop federal SNAP and Medicaid cuts
Summary
Municipal leaders, faith groups, and nonprofits told the Appropriations Committee Connecticut needs a bridge program (SB401) to prevent hunger, loss of health coverage and housing instability as federal changes take effect; witnesses urged explicit inclusion of refugees and other legally present immigrants and recommended immediate transitional SNAP funding.
A broad coalition of municipal officials, nonprofits, faith leaders and legal‑aid advocates testified that Connecticut should create a state bridge program to replace or temporarily backstop benefits lost under recent federal changes commonly referred to as HR1. Testimony focused on a proposed plan in SB401 that would coordinate state‑funded short‑term medical, nutrition and housing assistance and add employment supports for people affected by federal eligibility changes.
Mayor Michael Pasero (New London), first selectmen and many…
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