PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.
The report by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities says participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by 2.5 million nationwide since the federal law and its new requirements were enacted in July and December. That translates to about 6% using figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
But that same USDA data shows a 32% drop in Arizona in the program that provides benefits averaging $312 per month for all households and $520 for households with children.
