Federal SNAP, Medicaid Cuts Raise Concerns Across Multiple States

Proposed federal budget cuts under President Trump's plan are raising significant concerns across multiple states about the potential impact on Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves discussed how changes to Medicaid disaster funding could affect nearly 700,000 residents, while the state's newly passed $7 billion budget includes a contentious $1.9 million allocation for a rehab hospital that might jeopardize Medicaid funding. Farmers on Long Island voiced worries that SNAP cuts would strain local food pantries and farms, as the program is vital for providing healthy food options to the community. In Missouri, an estimated 150,000 residents could lose some or all SNAP and Medicaid benefits, with bipartisan voices like Senator Josh Hawley advocating to protect Medicaid for working families. Tennessee faces a class-action lawsuit over SNAP mismanagement and fears that federal budget cuts would shift more financial responsibility to states, potentially leading to reduced benefits or stricter eligibility. Across these states, the proposed budget changes threaten to undermine critical healthcare and food assistance programs for vulnerable populations.