I don’t see this payment method affecting the underlying political philosophy at all.
It just makes sense for the stores to even out business during the month.
The fedgov changed SocSec payments to multiple days back in 97.
Who really cares if the Fed govt doles out the EBT Food Stamps on a more regular (I.e. Weekly) basis? I think you are missing the larger point.
It’s harder to fleece the makers when it becomes apparent just how many takers they are supporting.