WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A federal bill would permanently authorize a pilot program that allows people who receive SNAP benefits — known as CalFresh in California — to buy groceries online, if it passes.

Just as the beginning of a new year is a time for families to figure out their finances, the same is true for state legislatures. In the coming months, the majority of states will be penning their ...

Gov. Ned Lamont delivers an opening address on the first day of the legislative session on Feb. 4, 2026. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Despite calls by some lawmakers for the creation of a state ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is launching a temporary state-funded food assistance program to provide a one-time lump-sum payment to households that are impacted by new federal Supplemental ...

If you're a professional in the service industry or a hobby enthusiast that works with tools quite a bit, you've likely heard of the brand Snap-On. The brand is most well-known for creating ...

DENVER — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from proceeding with a pilot program that would have required Colorado to recertify 100,000 ...

Louisiana SNAP recipients may find themselves involuntarily giving up soda and candy for Lent this year, as new restrictions on what the food assistance can be used to purchase take effect on Ash ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five states begin restricting SNAP purchases of soda, candy and junk foods starting January 1, affecting 1.4 ...

Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year’s final months. “Everyone’s birthday is back-to-back,” the 32-year-old certified nursing assistant said.

Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits. Indiana, Iowa, ...

There are several changes coming to SNAP benefits in 2026, including stricter bans on what foods can be purchased Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been ...