City of Harrisonburg list surplus city-owned land to incentivize affordable housing
The City of Harrisonburg is selling surplus city-owned properties to encourage affordable residential development and address ...
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 ...
Shenandoah County School Board weighs building new elementary school and expanding Triplett Tech
It’s budget season for local school boards, and Shenandoah County School Board members are trying to decide between building ...
Possible SNAP cuts could affect food insecure residents in WMass. Advocates are snapping back
Last week, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts put out a call-to-action encouraging residents, especially those who ...
Food restrictions for Iowans on SNAP benefits advances in Iowa House
An Iowa House subcommittee moved forward a bill on Wednesday afternoon that would limit foods that can be purchased through ...
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CalFresh payment dates for March, when do they deposit?
CalFresh, California's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), plays a crucial role in helping ...
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Ohio lawmakers ask Congress to take action on millions lost to food stamp fraud
A bipartisan Ohio Senate resolution asks Congress to reimburse parties that have been injured by fraud and to tighten up ...
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 ...
CT delegation warns of threats to Medicaid in GOP budget plan
The resolution was the first step in enacting Trump’s agenda. But proposed spending cuts could slash Medicaid, SNAP and other programs.
Zach Nunn proposes bill aimed at reducing food insecurity for rural seniors
The Delivering for Rural Seniors Act would create a pilot grant program focused on delivering food assistance to people who ...
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Proposal would eliminate 'junk food' from SNAP food assistance in Kentucky
A Kentucky bill would bar SNAP recipients from using the food assistance benefits to purchase candy, sugary drinks, and other ...
Michigan Agriculture head testifies on specialty crops in D.C.
Michigan (WILX) - In Washington, D.C., the director of the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development testified before a senate committee Wednesday. Talking about the importance of the ...