Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly rejected the proposed bill to increase the work requirements for food stamps.
Gov. Kelly Calls for Relief, Not Barriers
Gov. Kelly rejected the bill that will increase work requirements for food stamps on individuals aged 50-59, claiming that it will only burden the Kansans making ends meet daily rather than providing them with the relief they need.
According to the Kansas Department for Children and Families, almost 1,700 individuals without dependents had already lost their coverage on food stamps after the work requirements were implemented.
Gov. Kelly argued that the number of beneficiaries would continue to decrease if the new work requirements for older adults, who are already struggling with the current requirements, were implemented as well, The Kansas City Star reported.
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Gov. Kelly Receives Criticism for Rejecting the Bill
Gov. Kelly was criticized for rejecting the bill to implement work requirements for older adults. The bill supporters argued that the older adults’ benefits would retain if they used the work search programs to fill the 30 hours a week of work requirements.
The supporters of the bill also emphasized that the bill will be a great help for the older adults in Kansas to work or receive training. However, Gov. Kelly supported her decision and stated that leaders should prioritize the people when implementing bills.
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