From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
SNAP
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Why CT lawmakers may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.
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New federal SNAP rules mean 36K in CT still risk food insecurity
Though SNAP benefits were restored, about 36K CT residents are still at risk of losing food assistance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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CT could still see some fallout from government shutdown
Federal workers are awaiting missed paychecks, and programs that rely on federal grants have stalled, though they could resume soon.
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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
It’s not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly it will show up on EBT cards. Federal emergency fund has enough to cover about half the normal benefits.
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Which CT social services could the government shutdown affect?
Connecticut would feel the effects of a continued shutdown on federally funded programs around nutrition assistance and child care.
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CT will continue to fund WIC food program amid government shutdown
WIC, which costs about $200,000 a day to run in Connecticut and serves around 52,000 people, will continue thanks to an infusion of state funds.
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Murphy warns of ‘food crisis for kids’ caused by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
CT lawmakers and advocates say Trump’s tariffs and the ‘big beautiful bill’ will hurt students and teachers as they return to school.
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What will new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements look like in CT?
Some people will need to work, train or volunteer 80 hours a month to qualify for benefits. But it won’t take effect for at least a few years.
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CT sues over ‘chilling effect’ of SNAP recipient data collection
The lawsuit seeks to block the Trump administration from conditioning SNAP funding on whether states provide the personal data of applicants.
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When could the ‘big beautiful bill’ cause CT tax relief, benefit cuts?
Many tax breaks and provisions will go into effect soon. But some cost-cutting measures, like Medicaid changes, will take a couple of years.
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CT senators cite a ‘catastrophe’ as Senate passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
The bill extends tax cuts and reforms Medicaid and SNAP to pay for them. Sen. Chris Murphy called it a ‘health care catastrophe’ for CT.
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What to know about CT’s EBT summer benefits in 2025
This is the second year the program, federally known as SUN Bucks, is offered to eligible families. Most people will not need to apply.