California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the Senate to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill. - The coalition warns that recent SNAP cuts are increasing hunger and shifting costs to states.
- New work requirements and administrative hurdles are causing eligible families to lose assistance. - In California, the changes could cost over $670 million annually this year and $2 billion next year.
- The attorneys general call for restoring benefit levels, reversing cost-sharing, and rolling back restrictions.