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Gov. Lee proposes state-funded, scaled-back summer food program after rejecting federal funds

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After turning down federal funding to extend a summer food assistance program last December over administrative costs, Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a $3 million state-run summer food assistance program that would cost the state less, but serve fewer children. Last Dec., Gov. Lee rejected around $70 million in federal funding for Summer EBT, a pandemic-era program Congress made permanent in 2023 which provides federal fund…

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Gov. Lee proposes state-funded, scaled-back summer food program after rejecting federal funds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After turning down federal funding to extend a summer food assistance program last December over administrative costs, Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a $3 million state-run summer food assistance program that would cost the state less, but serve fewer children. Last Dec., Gov. Lee rejected around $70 million in federal funding for Summer EBT, a pandemic-era program Congress made permanent in 2023 which provides federal fund…

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Tennessee withdraws from ‘summer food aid’ program - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

Tennessee proposes a $3 million investment to support families in underserved areas through a summer food program, replacing federal Summer EBT benefits. The initiative aims to address child food insecurity. The post Tennessee withdraws from ‘summer food aid’ program appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc..

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