The state of Oregon is starting to roll out new changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as required under a massive Republican-led budget law President Donald Trump signed in July.

Along with tax cuts for businesses, cuts to Medicaid and increased funding for immigration enforcement, the law significantly narrows who qualifies for SNAP. It expands work requirements for most adults, limits power bill assistance and cuts off access to SNAP for refugees and asylum seekers.

The changes will be phased in over the next year and won’t immediately affect the 18% of Oregonians who currently receive SNAP benefits. However, starting Oct. 1, able-bodied adults without dependents in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, Benton and Hood River counties must meet new work requi

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