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According to a 2022 CBO report, the baseline household income for Americans in the lowest tenth of the distribution is $32,200, after taxes and transfers. That figure increases to $444,600 for ...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called cuts to federal health programs for low-income Coloradans and children dangerous.
The Food Bank is sounding the alarm on potential federal cuts and the impact they could have in eastern Oklahoma. 2 News’ ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The GOP mega-bill could have a big impact on the work of local food pantries. The "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" includes $300 billion in cuts to SNAP benefits over the next decade.
President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" faces opposition from within his party as lawmakers debate work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps, tax cuts, and spending reductions.
Oklahoma could have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars if Congress moves forward with plans to shift food stamp costs to states.
Community Impact Director for the Neighborhood House, Noah Palm, said the nonprofit is tracking a 20% to 30% increase in people coming to the food pantry.
President Trump's proposed budget would slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP programs, prompting Texas Democrats to warn about devastating impacts.
Republican lawmakers have introduced new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aiming ...
If passed, part of the bill could impact SNAP and Medicaid recipients. The bill aims to reduce $700 billion in spending, but it wouldn't be implemented until 2029.