FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Governor Andy Beshear is urging continued pressure on the Trump administration over SNAP benefits while Kentucky joins other states in developing contingency plans to address potential food assistance gaps.

Some state lawmakers have proposed returning to the Capitol for a special session to explore various options to ensure food security for residents.

Several states have already taken proactive measures. Minnesota is allocating additional funding to food banks to increase supply reserves, while Virginia has launched an emergency nutrition program.

Beshear said Kentucky is examining all available options but emphasized that no alternative can match the effectiveness and accessibility of SNAP benefits. SNAP recipients receive benefits through cards they can use

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