Congress just put work requirements in place for some receiving federal health care and food assistance benefits. What does ...

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has proven vital in preventing food insecurity and hunger, especially ...

Arkansas’ SNAP waiver, the most restrictive, excludes candy, soda, low- and no-calorie soda, fruit and vegetable drinks containing less than 50% real juice, and other drinks considered unhealthy.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds received USDA approval for her waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain grocery items using SNAP benefits.

Oklahoma Applies for SNAP Waiver to Bar Payment for Sodas, Candy, Baked Goods — HHS secretary applauds the move, says taxpayer money should not subsidize poor eating habits ...

ANIMAL SHELTERS ACROSS THE STATE ARE PREPARING TO WAIVE ADOPTION FEES. THEY’RE MARKING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ...

Republicans are defending recent legislation aimed at incentivizing states to fight erroneous payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — but Democrats are picking a ...

Not all waivers were seeking the same restrictions, however. Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits.

St. Louis County regained operation of the animal shelter and adoption center, and during an open house talked of plans to offer fostering and improve the volunteer experience on Feb. 24, 2025.

Each waiver submitted by the states and signed is yet another step closer to fulfilling President Trump’s promise to Make America Healthy Again.” ...

DANVILLE — The Pennsylvania SPCA in Danville is lowering the adoption fees of all animals who have been there for more than 30 days to $25 starting Friday.