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The Indiana House on Monday signed off on a sweeping Republican-backed overhaul of safety-net programs that tightens ...

Erika D. Smith is a politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. She is a former Los Angeles Times columnist and Sacramento Bee editorial board member. During this fall’s government shutdown, ...

Louisiana will restrict the use of SNAP benefits for certain food items starting February 18, 2026. The new rules prohibit using SNAP funds to buy soft drinks, energy drinks, candy, gum, and mints.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In a neighborhood slated for redevelopment, 10 On Your Side met with residents who say the government shutdown made their hardships even harder. Aishea Johnson said she received ...

Oklahomans using SNAP benefits will soon see new limits at the checkout. Starting February 15, Oklahomans who receive SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use their EBT cards to purchase candy or ...

Starting on March 1, new work documentation requirements will go into effect for people who use SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. According to the Department for Children and ...

New restrictions on what shoppers can buy with SNAP benefits are coming to some states in 2026.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Big changes are coming to how shoppers can use SNAP food benefits in some ...

During this fall’s government shutdown, when food banks faced lines circling the block, President Donald Trump didn’t seem to understand that he’d become the face of his administration’s refusal to ...