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Nevada Restores SNAP for 43,000 Through April 30 as Lawsuit Pauses New Work Rules

A federal lawsuit has paused enforcement of stricter SNAP rules that raise work-hour demands for more adults.

Overview

  • State officials said nearly $7 million was reloaded Tuesday to 25,000 adults, with remaining Nevada restorations due by March 10.
  • The temporary extension keeps federal SNAP benefits flowing in Nevada through April 30 while litigation proceeds, according to the state’s social services agency.
  • The tightened federal policy requires able-bodied adults without dependents to meet roughly 80 hours of work or qualifying activities per month.
  • The affected age range now spans 18 to 65 and some prior categorical exemptions were narrowed, including for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
  • Several states began applying the new rules on March 1, and New York’s attorney general warned the changes could heighten food insecurity and urged beneficiaries to seek guidance from local offices.