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House Republicans' Budget Plan: Major Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Amidst Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...
March 2025 SNAP Benefits Update for Florida Residents
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), frequently referred to as Food Stamps, plays an essential role in assisting the low-income families of Florida. Across the United States, over 42 million individuals ...
Judge Assigned to SNAP Privacy Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of states against the Trump administration over privacy concerns in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This action challenges the administration'...
How New Work Rules Could Affect Food Stamp Benefits Across the U.S.
Millions of Americans could lose some or all of their food stamp benefits (also known as SNAP) because of newly approved work requirements, according to a study by the Center for Budget and Policy Prioritie...
Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025
If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...
10 Ways to Combat Work Stress
Everyone experiences a lot of stress at work. Whether you work for someone else or are self employed, job stress can be overwhelming. Stress on the job is not only something that can trouble you. It also wears you down and reduces your effectiven...
It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!
Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...
The Hidden Dangers of Forever Chemicals in Our Food System
Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...
Facts about SNAP Food Benefits
Millions of men and women in the United States are currently receiving benefits under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is considered a safety net for those who need assistance buying healthy food. The Food and Nu...