Bill aims to get more Hawaiians using food stamps – Washington Times

Bill aims to get more Hawaiians using food stampsWashington TimesHILO, Hawaii (AP) – Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation designed to increase the state's participation in the federal food stamp program. The bill brought by Democratic Sen. Josh Green would have health care providers ask clients who are …and more » More: …

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House initially moves to limit access to food stamps – Washington Times

House initially moves to limit access to food stampsWashington TimesJustin Olson, R-Mesa, sponsored the hefty measure that would cut off or dramatically reduce access to the state's food stamps program known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. Olson said he designed the measure based on Clinton-era …and more » More: continued here

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Bill aims to get more Hawaiians using food stamps – Hastings Tribune

Bill aims to get more Hawaiians using food stampsHastings TribuneHILO, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that seeks to increase the state's participation in the federal food stamp program. The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1SeHyA9 ) the bill brought by Democratic Sen. Josh …and more » More: continued here

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House initially moves to limit access to food stamps – Arizona Daily Star

House initially moves to limit access to food stampsArizona Daily StarPHOENIX (AP) — As many as 120,000 people could lose access to the state's food stamp program if the Republican-controlled Legislature approves a measure that reduces eligibility, according to legislative analysts. Lawmakers gave preliminary approval …and more » More: continued here

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