SNAP Work Requirements In Federal Farm Bill May Take Toll On States

A proposed federal farm bill would require more people who receive food stamps to fulfill a 20-hour work or training requirement. That means nationwide 3 million more people would suddenly need job training. The training could be an expensive task for states.

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Ken Hudak is a maintenance worker at a luxury apartment complex just north of Atlanta, where he takes care of 250 residences.

“I like this job a lot because it’s a brand new set of buildings. So it’s more changing light bulbs than, you know, replacing toilets or anything like that,” he said.

Just a few month ago, Hudak found himself without work.