While federal anti-poverty initiatives like the child tax credit expansion have stalled, states like Colorado are ...

Florida Representative Greg Steube introduced a new piece of legislation on Wednesday that would fundamentally change who can collect federal welfare benefits. The bill, titled the American Families ...

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. Below is some guidance from FEMA to help better understand the ...

Undocumented immigrants and some immigrants with legal status would lose access to the federal WIC program under a bill ...

Providing low-paid workers with government benefits like health insurance and food assistance is usually considered to be ...

Iowa Senate advances Reynolds plan to change how counties help veterans access benefits ...

The South Dakota Legislature’s main budget committee voted Wednesday to partially restore cuts made to a federal-state program that provides needs-based financial support for families. The ...

SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.

The update comes just days after new eligibility rules took effect, mandating stricter work requirements for able-bodied ...

In response to growing concerns over federal food assistance stability, the City of North Miami Beach will be distributing free food to local residents on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.

The Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) found that 39 states have some form of probation violation-related disqualifications for ...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the TANF program, signed into law by President Clinton in 1996 with the promise to "end welfare as we know it." Three decades later, it is time to admit that we ...