Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley highlighted deficiencies in the state’s implementation of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) ...

In 2025, the U.S. government has released updated income benchmarks that determine eligibility for various federal aid programs, including SNAP, Head Start, and the National School Lunch Program.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history affected many federal programs that help Americans. While the government is back up and running, some of those aid programs are not. The government ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Thousands of people in Forsyth County could soon lose access to essential federal assistance programs if the government shutdown continues into next month. County leaders say ...

More than 30 HISD schools will not participate in a federal program providing universal free lunch to thousands of students ...

They found that expanding cooling assistance is a viable solution to alleviate financial burden and improve health outcomes.

Social security, Medicare and Medicaid payments are continuing now that the federal government has shut down, but other programs might have to rely on state funds if a shutdown drags on, experts say.

This commentary reviews current means-tested federal benefit programs designed to assist low-income individuals and families. The large number of those programs is amplified by similar state and local ...