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6 events across 6 weeks
0
Damage
2
Hype
4
Noise
12.0
Avg Dmg
21.4
Avg Hype
WEEK 53
Dec 28 – Jan 3
NOISE
2026-01-01
Multiple States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy
Policy Change
multi state · moderate
Damage
12.5
Hype
21.5
WEEK 44
Oct 26 – Nov 1
HYPE
2025-10-30
SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown
Resource Reallocation
multi state · broad
Damage
17.4
Hype
30.2
WEEK 42
Oct 12 – 18
NOISE
2025-10-17
Arizona Lost Nearly 2 Million Pounds of Food Aid to Trump Cuts
Resource Reallocation
single state · broad
Damage
10.7
Hype
18.9
WEEK 25
Jun 15 – 21
HYPE
2025-06-14
SNAP Cuts in Trump Reconciliation Bill Threaten Food Assistance
Resource Reallocation
multi state · broad
Damage
22.1
Hype
25.4
WEEK 13
Mar 23 – 29
NOISE
2025-03-29
USDA Cuts $3.4 Million in Aid to State Food Banks
Resource Reallocation
single state · broad
Damage
8.5
Hype
16.0
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Local Food Purchases Affecting Child Care Centers
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
Damage
0.9
Hype
16.5