A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

You're working. Maybe two jobs. You don't think of yourself as someone who needs assistance, and you've never applied for anything beyond maybe a tax credit someone mentioned once. And yet childcare ...

As winter weather and the impacts of the federal government shutdown roll across Colorado, programs are available to help people around Colorado Springs pay their utility bills. Colorado Springs ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

Many people feel unsure about government benefits because income limits and program rules can feel confusing. You might worry that you earn too much, or that missing documents will disqualify you. The ...

With energy costs continuing to rise as part of a higher overall cost of living, many Americans are struggling to keep up with utility bills. A recent Payless Power study of more than 1,000 people, ...

Approximately 3.4 million Texans are eligible for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a government program providing assistance to low-income households in need of ...