Proposed SNAP Work Requirements And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a bill that would expand both the employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP food benefits has passed the Senate and has moved to the House Finance committee. As Randy Yohe reports, those backing Senate Bill 249 see possible gains in the state’s dismal workforce participation rate, but opponents say passage could hurt needy families and increase government bureaucracy.

And our Song of the Week comes from The Headhunters, the legendary jazz fusion band best known for its 70s era records. “Watermelon Man” was written by pianist Herbie Hancock and was first released in 1962.

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