OPINION: It’s time to fix food aid for Alaskans in need

Our goal is to address the SNAP benefits cliff and ultimately get Alaskans the tools to get out of poverty and reduce reliance on the program.

Raising the income limit and removing the asset will allow SNAP participants to climb their way to financial security by allowing them to accept pay raises, set aside savings for the future, gradually reduce benefits, and transition off the program. It will increase access to healthy foods for children and seniors.

Implementing BBCE is the right choice for Alaska and is a win for SNAP recipients, local stores and businesses, the State of Alaska and all Alaskans. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation is a common-sense solution and we’re proud to be sponsoring it.R-Anchorage, represents District E in the Alaska Senate and is majority leader of the Senate’s bipartisan majority coalition.

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