Ben Myers
August 24, 2018
Shortly after Labor Day, a House-Senate conference committee will meet to debate the two competing versions of the farm bill. The main issue that could derail this important bill is a proposed work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients contained in the House measure.
Number of the Day
192,000 - Number of Louisianans who would be affected by the punitive work requirements included in the House version of the farm bill. (Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)April 2, 2018
The criminal justice system in Louisiana was built on notions of racism and white supremacy, so it’s no surprise that the system continues to produce racially biased results.