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 ...
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Proposed SNAP Budget Cuts: Carbajal and Republicans React
House Republicans last week passed a proposed budget that would cut funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
Hunt County faces increased need as proposed SNAP cuts loom
Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have significant consequences for Hunt County residents who rely on the program for essential food assistance. Local organizations ...
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Inside the numbers: How are SNAP benefits being used in the Valley?
Amid local and national calls for reform of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, ABC15 is taking a look ...
Focus at Four: Will proposed SNAP restrictions lead to healthier living in the Brazos Valley?
Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture secretary and Texas A&M Alumni, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have both been vocal about ...
Illinois Policy2d
Food assistance need grows 12% in Illinois since 2019
Nearly 2 million Illinoisans, with around half in Cook County, relied on federal food assistance in October 2024, marking a ...
West Virginia MetroNews4d
Work or education requirements would be mandatory for nutrition program under Senate bill
The bill expands mandatory work and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits. The requirements would apply to ...
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Immigrants Consumed Less in Government Welfare than Native-Born Citizens Despite Trump Rhetoric: Study
A recent Cato Institute study found that immigrants claimed 54 percent less in benefits from the federal government than ...
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W.Va. Senate Committee considers additional SNAP work requirements
A West Virginia Senate committee recommended a bill Monday to add additional work requirements to the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but opponents believe the bill could have the ...
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Taking Away People’s Health Coverage and Food Assistance Will Increase Hardship, Not Employment
One of the many destructive proposals congressional Republicans are considering in their budget process is taking health ...
‘Bad Food and Sugary Drinks’ Could Be Banned From Food Stamp Purchases Under Trump’s USDA
USDA Secretary Brooke Collins wants to ban “bad food” from food stamp purchases, placing limits on Americans with scarce food ...