Thousands of Georgians were dropped from food stamp benefits this year – roughly 62 percent of the state’s recipients. The state told them they had an April 1 deadline to find a job, or lose their benefits. We talk with Melissa Johnson, Senior Policy Analyst for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Read the full article on GPB News.
GBPI Applauds Extension of SNAP Replacement Benefits, Calls for Further Congressional Action
GEORGIA — In a pivotal decision today, Congress extended Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) replacement benefits through