Millions to lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1
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More changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, with fewer people exempt from work requirements — including veterans and those aged 54-64.
As the government shutdown drags on, the focus in Washington is on political gamesmanship. But here in West Virginia, the consequences are dangerously real.
The impasse on Capitol Hill continues into its fourth week. Democrats want a funding bill that protects Medicaid and extends expiring Obamacare subsidies. Republicans argue those issues should be deal
Local leaders say they’re already seeing more families seeking help and are relying on community support to keep their shelves stocked.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services stated they were instructed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pause the payments until further notice.
The USDA has stated that November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been paused nationwide until further notice.
State agencies across the nation are warning that because of the shutdown the program may not be able to give out benefits.
The state Department of Health and Human Services issued a warning over the weekend that the ongoing federal government shutdown could soon begin to impact