New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes, and tighter SNAP ...

"SNAP is one of many pieces that help folks be able to bridge that gap in their everyday life," Tiffany Murray said.

SNAP benefits became a national flashpoint during the government shutdown in 2025, as millions of Americans worried about what would happen if funding stalled. For households relying on monthly ...

SNAP recipients who work and earn more than $217.50 per week before taxes can still receive their benefits. Everyone else must submit documentation proving they volunteer or work 20 hours a week or ...

Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say the new limits on the food assistance program, SNAP, may make it especially difficult for many LGBTQ people battling food insecurity.

Benefit amounts are rising nationwide, but new purchasing limits at the state level are reshaping how households will use ...