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Rhode Island Food Stamps

Rhode Island doesn't process applications for food stamps and other public-assistance benefits within the time required by federal law and doesn't expect to clear its backlog for at least another six months, according to a federal class action filed Thursday.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island doesn't process applications for food stamps and other public-assistance benefits within the time required by federal law and doesn't expect to clear its backlog for at least another six months, according to a federal class action filed Thursday.

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