Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new ...
Rep. Shontel Brown invites food bank president to Trump’s speech in Congress
Just as it’s a yearly tradition for the President of the United States to address a joint session of Congress, it’s a yearly ...
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NEPA residents relying on Bresnahan in budget talks
Rob Bresnahan, is quickly finding himself facing a serious challenge: how to fight for working-class families in his district during the House 2025 ...
Forest Hills, Windber school districts join forces to benefit local families
Forest Hills and Windber Area school districts collaborated this week on a nonperishable food drive to support families in need. The event was spawned by reports of recent Supplemental Nutrition ...
Hunger Task Force's new Southside Community Resource Center allows more families to be served
The Southside Community Resource Center's new building at 802 W. Historic Mitchell St. doubles the space where Hunger Task ...
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House Republican budget targets vital services, hits marginalized communities hardest
House Republicans propose $880 billion cuts to Medicaid, $230 billion SNAP reductions, and $330 billion student loan programs ...
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Bill to end Missouri sales tax on groceries draws resistance from local governments
A Missouri bill aiming to eliminate sales tax on groceries faces opposition from local governments concerned about budget ...
Hawaii is scrambling to fix SNAP food program following $11M fine for errors
Hawaiʻi has been fined nearly $11 million by the federal government after its payment error rate for the Supplemental ...
Which states receive more than they send to the federal government? See map.
State and local governments rely on federal funding for Medicaid, food assistance and more. Which states receive less than ...
Lawmakers hear testimony on bill that changes what SNAP benefits cover
A House bill changing what foods would be eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was up for debate Wednesday. Lawmakers in the subcommittee spent about 20 minutes listening to ...