The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will no longer cover processed food and drinks like candy and ...

The Department of Homeland Security wants to eliminate guidelines around what public benefits can be considered in a "public ...

Starting in 2026, millions of SNAP beneficiaries in the United States will experience significant changes in their grocery ...

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net ...

Beginning Feb. 18, SNAP benefits in Louisiana can no longer be used to buy candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. State leaders ...

Major changes are coming to SNAP in 2026. Learn about the new food restrictions, expanded work requirements, and state ...

Underpayments are less frequent, with most states underpaying only 1% or 2% of the time. The most underpayments were in Maryland (4.8%), D.C. (3.8%) and New Hampshire (3%). See the error rates for ...

Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are.

Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Thursday morning.

SNAP users in five states face limits what they can buy that take effect Thursday. At least 18 states are implementing new ...

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.