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Oregon waives SNAP work requirements for some rural residents
Oregon waives SNAP work requirements for some rural residents
Oregon waives SNAP work requirements for some rural residents

Published on: 01/28/2026

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Oregon will exempt SNAP recipients in seven rural counties from work requirements through December due to limited access to employment services.

News Source : https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/oregon-waives-snap-work-requirements-rural-residents/283-6e14d84d-b188-4c46-9f29-1a02cfca5fba

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