New bill filed would exclude junk food from SNAP Benefits
A new bill filed in Frankfort would exclude junk foods and other foods of low nutritional value from Supplemental Nutrition ...
Can Utah help families scale ‘the benefits cliff’?
Utah lawmakers are calling on the federal government to let states have more freedom in administering safety net programs.
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Illinois congressman warns residents could be hit hard by federal spending cuts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - An Illinois congressman is pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposed federal spending cuts. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois' 8th Congressional ...
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Idaho House committee freezes bill banning candy, soda for SNAP users
A bill that would forbid Idaho food benefit recipients from using taxpayer dollars to buy candy or soda is getting put on ice ...
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27.
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Kansas Democrat tries to extend restriction on tax dollars for candy and soda to legislator pay
A Kansas Democrat proposed prohibiting lawmakers from using their $178 per diem for purchasing soda, candy, alcoholic ...
A simple fix could stop millions in food stamp theft. Will New York commit?
For years, New York has been a hotbed for SNAP theft. While New Yorkers make up seven percent of SNAP users nationwide, they ...