Minnesota Fails to Advance SNAP Reform Policy Amid Ongoing Fraud Concerns

Washington, D.C.— Zach Freimark, Executive Director of the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Minnesota Chapter, issued the following statement after Minnesota failed to advance policy that would have implemented income and asset verification measures for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):

“Despite a growing number of fraud cases coming to light in Minnesota, progressives failed to take even the most basic steps to protect taxpayer dollars and restore public trust. This policy would have implemented common-sense guardrails, including income and asset verification, to ensure that programs like SNAP are reserved for those who truly need them, while also giving county caseworkers the tools they need to reduce payment errors, strengthen oversight, and protect nearly $100 million in state funding at risk due to high error rates. Instead, Minnesota chose to preserve a system vulnerable to abuse—one that has allowed individuals like Rob Undersander to collect benefits meant for struggling Minnesotans. Minnesota should prioritize policies that offer accountability, integrity, and stewardship of public resources.”