Legislation that provided temporary funding for certain agencies has lapsed, resulting in a partial shutdown. What agencies, ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Head Start, a free learning program for children from low-income families, is next on the chopping block as the government ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government ...

With energy costs continuing to rise as part of a higher overall cost of living, many Americans are struggling to keep up with utility bills. A recent Payless Power study of more than 1,000 people, ...

We do not fully appreciate the impact the federal government has on our daily lives. As the government shutdown continues, we are beginning to feel the effects of not having government assistance. In ...

Maryland's incentive funding for apprenticeship demonstrates how pay-for-performance models can prioritize quality and equity.