On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills or a stopgap funding resolution. That shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One in nine Ohio households relies on SNAP, including 62% with children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

(WKRC) - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as "food stamps," is set to undergo significant changes in 2026, following recent approvals by the U.S. Department of ...