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Tracking Senate Action on Tax and Budget Reconciliation Plan
The Senate is beginning to consider Republican leadership’s tax and budget reconciliation legislation. Follow this space for ...
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USDA approves changes for SNAP waivers in more states
In May, the USDA approved SNAP waivers for Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska, the first state to be granted a waiver. Other states that have requested or are considering SNAP waivers — for soda, candy and/or ...
Laredo Morning Times2d
Texas bill restricting SNAP ‘taxpayer-funded junk food’ passes as Laredo lawmakers vote
Texas passed a bill to ban soda and candy purchases under SNAP. Laredo lawmakers were split as the law awaits Gov. Greg ...
Food Business News2d
USDA approves SNAP waivers for more states
In May, the USDA approved SNAP waivers for Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska, the first state to be granted a waiver. Other states ...
The American Spectator5d
Three More States Join MAHA by Banning Candy and Soda From SNAP
Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins signed three new state SNAP food restriction waivers on Tuesday. The ...
Grocery Dive5d
More states sign up for SNAP waivers
Arkansas, Idaho and Utah have received permission to place restrictions on which foods are SNAP-eligible, joining three other ...
FingerLakes1.com5d
SNAP delays hit 12 states as federal staffing cuts strain systems
Delays in SNAP benefits impact millions across 12 states amid budget cuts and overwhelmed systems. Here's what you need to ...
InsuranceNewsNet6d
Cuts to Medicaid for Ohioans with disabilities could take away home care and job help
The existence of that program dropped the uninsured rate in Ohio to historic levels, according to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. "In many cases, if there wasn't Medicaid dollars behind it, I ...