Benefits under SNAP — the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — are modest, about $6.20 per person, per day. But they fill a critical need for people living near or below the official ...

It's part of a growing movement to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with federal food benefits.

Senate Republicans are calling for an oversight committee to convene a hearing on public benefits fraud in the SNAP program.

Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Indiana) introduced the SNAP Online Access Act on Tuesday to make permanent a pilot program that ...

Allegations of “rampant” food stamp fraud just crashed into the 2026 Massachusetts governor’s race. The GOP is on offense.

Thousands of Nevadans who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours a week could lose their monthly food assistance by the end of the month under new federal rules. In Nevada, about 44,700 ...

Monroe County leaders hosted an informational town hall Wednesday evening on changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

As new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program take effect this month, Illinois lawmakers are considering a state-run program that would ...

Lamont's budget includes modest social service spending increases — but far less than advocates want, especially given ...

SNAP revisions include new work requirements for various groups starting March 2026, with strict consequences for non-compliance.

Iowa Senate lawmakers moved forward with a bill to ensure the state's participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...