What to Expect From the Next Farm Bill?
The frustration surrounding the Farm Bill is mounting as it continues to fall short in addressing crucial agricultural and food programs in the
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Demystifying the Debt Ceiling Agreement: A Breakdown $136 Billion in Reductions
An agreement between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden was reached to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit. This suspension, lasting
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Gov. Reynolds Enacts Legislation Altering SNAP Benefit Criteria
In a flurry of activity, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds concluded the 2023 legislative session by signing a total of 65 bills into law on Thursday afternoon.
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Georgia Residents at Risk of Weeks Without Meals Due to SNAP Application Delays
Georgia has faced a troubling trend of delays at the Department of Human Services, raising concerns among locals who rely on assistance programs.
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Texas HHSC Secures Federal Nod to Compensate Defrauded SNAP Beneficiaries
In an effort to assist victims of fraud, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has obtained federal approval to replace stolen
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Billions in Anticipated Costs from Alterations to Food Assistance
A recent attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid appears to increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over the course of ten
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Debt Ceiling Mandates Impact Indigent GenXers Without Dependents
In a debt ceiling deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy, new conditions have been added to food aid that
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Expanded SNAP Work Mandates Target Many Already Employed
A proposed expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has revealed that roughly half the individuals
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The Next Farm Bill: Four Challenges to Consider
Congress is currently drafting a new multiyear farm bill, which will profoundly impact U.S. farmers, the food they produce, and how it reaches consumers.
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Food Banks Seek More Emergency Aid Amid Rising Demand
As inflation coincides with the rollback of pandemic aid programs, food banks in Massachusetts are requesting additional emergency
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