Washington Post cites Fried’s BDN blog post on food stamp asset test
In the article, “Maine has found a stunning way to keep the poor in poverty,” the Washington Post cited a Bangor Daily News blog post by University of Maine political science professor Amy Fried. Starting as early as Nov. 1, the state will place a $5,000 cap on the savings and other assets of residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to the article. The report mentioned Fried’s recent article detailing how the policy will hurt low-income students hoping to save for college.