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Washington State Sees Drop in Food Stamp Enrollment
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Washington states food stamp enrollment is declining, with a 23% drop in noncitizen participation and a 2% drop in citizen enrollment. This trend coincides with rising grocery prices and new federal policies that have created a chilling effect, discouraging people from applying for assistance. The state is stepping in with funding to manage new requirements and support immigrants cut off from federal aid, but braces for potential increased costs if federal funding continues to shrink. The situation is tense, with more changes and hurdles expected to widen the gap between those who need help and those receiving it.
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