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Senate Bill Seeks to Allow SNAP Recipients to Buy Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Monday, April 27 by Luke Matheson

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken is drawing attention in Arkansas, where state and federal leaders have already pushed for similar changes. The proposal, known as the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act,... Read More.

Justin Bieber marks 32nd birthday with sweet snap, tributes from parents

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Justin Bieber turned 32 on Sunday and celebrated not with a bunch of famous pals, but with his wife, Hailey Bieber.In two sweet photos on his Instagram, Justin is pictured with Hailey, posing in front of a small white-frosted cake... Read More.

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New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1 with millions at risk of losing benefits

Saturday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to go into effect on Feb. 1 and it could mean that millions of Americans lose their benefits.Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on... Read More.

2 men arrested for allegedly trafficking nearly $7 million worth of SNAP benefits: Officials

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(MASSACHUSETTS) -- Two Massachusetts men trafficked nearly $7 million worth of benefits intended for people who cannot afford food, federal prosecutors in Boston said Wednesday.Antonio Bonheur, 74, of Mattapan, and Saul Alisme, 21, of Hyde Park, were arrested Wednesday morning and charged with one... Read More.

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United Way Supports Working Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Cuts During Government Shutdown

Wednesday, November 5 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Morning Show host Greg Horne asked United Way Executive Director Jason Duren to talk about what the United Way and its partner agencies are doing to help people because of the federal government... Read More.

Congressman Rick Crawford Discusses US China Trade, Talks SNAP Benefits, and Naval Presence Near Venezuela

Friday, October 31 by Luke Matheson

President Trump and President Xi JinPing continue to negotiate to resolve economic conflict between their nations. Arkansas’ First District Congressman Rick Crawford, who serves in the House Committee on Agriculture, discusses what impact their negotiations may have on future agricultural commodity sales. Due to the... Read More.

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Sen. Jamie Scott Urges Governor to Act Amid Federal SNAP Funding Threat

Wednesday, October 29 by Luke Matheson

With the federal government shutdown threatening Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, Arkansas State Senator Jamie Scott (D-North Little Rock) has called on Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to issue a statewide disaster proclamation to protect vulnerable residents from potential food insecurity. In a letter sent... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This... Read More.

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Luckett appointed as SNAP, FFNEP Program Coordinator at UAPB

Wednesday, August 28 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Rachel L. Luckett has been appointed as the family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB’s) School of Agriculture,... Read More.

SNAP benefits to increase more than 25 percent

Tuesday, August 24 by Ray King

A permanent increase has been announced for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients beginning in October. According to information from the USDA, benefits will rise by more than 25 percent for all 42 million beneficiaries, raising the average monthly per-person benefit from $121 to $157. The... Read More.

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UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Southern (4-8, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-16, 2-8) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to nine games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan.... Read More.

Hogs snap 8 game losing streak at Kentucky

Wednesday, February 10 by Ray King

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Jalen Tate scored 15 points, including two free throws with 4.3 seconds left, and Davonte Davis made a steal on the ensuing possession as Arkansas edged Kentucky 81-80 on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the series. Kentucky guard... Read More.

Stories tagged with: snap

Senate Bill Seeks to Allow SNAP Recipients to Buy Hot Rotisserie Chicken

Justin Bieber marks 32nd birthday with sweet snap, tributes from parents

New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1 with millions at risk of losing benefits

2 men arrested for allegedly trafficking nearly $7 million worth of SNAP benefits: Officials

United Way Supports Working Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Cuts During Government Shutdown

Congressman Rick Crawford Discusses US China Trade, Talks SNAP Benefits, and Naval Presence Near Venezuela

Sen. Jamie Scott Urges Governor to Act Amid Federal SNAP Funding Threat

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Luckett appointed as SNAP, FFNEP Program Coordinator at UAPB

SNAP benefits to increase more than 25 percent

UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Hogs snap 8 game losing streak at Kentucky

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