Showing 1 to 12 of 17 results
Trump Administration Ends Annual Report on Food Insecurity in America
The Trump administration terminated the federal government's annual report on food insecurity, citing redundancy and politicization, despite a recent rise in food insecurity and impending SNAP cuts.
Trump Administration Ends Annual Report on Food Insecurity in America
The Trump administration terminated the federal government's annual report on food insecurity, citing redundancy and politicization, despite a recent rise in food insecurity and impending SNAP cuts.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Twelve States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Sugary Drinks and Candy
Twelve states now have waivers restricting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting in 2026, impacting millions of low-income Americans; the policy aims to improve public health but lacks evidence of effectiveness.
Twelve States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Sugary Drinks and Candy
Twelve states now have waivers restricting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting in 2026, impacting millions of low-income Americans; the policy aims to improve public health but lacks evidence of effectiveness.
Progress
56% Bias Score
House Passes Bill to Cut SNAP Benefits by $295 Billion
The House-passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" proposes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), shifting costs to states, expanding work requirements, and potentially reducing benefits, impacting 42 million recipients nationwide.
House Passes Bill to Cut SNAP Benefits by $295 Billion
The House-passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" proposes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), shifting costs to states, expanding work requirements, and potentially reducing benefits, impacting 42 million recipients nationwide.
Progress
36% Bias Score
House GOP Cuts Could Strip Millions of Food Stamp Benefits
The House Republicans' proposed tax and spending cuts would slash roughly $286 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade, impacting millions of low-income Americans, including 800,000 with children aged 7 and older, by expanding work requirements and redu...
House GOP Cuts Could Strip Millions of Food Stamp Benefits
The House Republicans' proposed tax and spending cuts would slash roughly $286 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade, impacting millions of low-income Americans, including 800,000 with children aged 7 and older, by expanding work requirements and redu...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Nebraska Bans Soda, Energy Drinks from Food Stamp Program
Nebraska received the first federal waiver allowing it to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and energy drinks starting January 1st, impacting 152,000 people, despite concerns from anti-hunger advocates about added costs and stigma.
Nebraska Bans Soda, Energy Drinks from Food Stamp Program
Nebraska received the first federal waiver allowing it to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and energy drinks starting January 1st, impacting 152,000 people, despite concerns from anti-hunger advocates about added costs and stigma.
Progress
52% Bias Score
House Republicans Propose $290 Billion Cut to SNAP, Sparking Food Insecurity Concerns
A House Republican proposal seeks to slash over $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting 42 million Americans, by imposing stricter work requirements and shifting some funding responsibility to states, despite concerns that it would worsen food insecurity at ...
House Republicans Propose $290 Billion Cut to SNAP, Sparking Food Insecurity Concerns
A House Republican proposal seeks to slash over $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting 42 million Americans, by imposing stricter work requirements and shifting some funding responsibility to states, despite concerns that it would worsen food insecurity at ...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Food Stamp Cuts Impact 2.4 Million
A new law expands work requirements for food stamps, resulting in 2.4 million fewer Americans receiving benefits monthly, while simultaneously reducing Medicaid coverage and increasing healthcare costs for low-income families; the changes disproportionately affect the lowest-income households, poten...
Food Stamp Cuts Impact 2.4 Million
A new law expands work requirements for food stamps, resulting in 2.4 million fewer Americans receiving benefits monthly, while simultaneously reducing Medicaid coverage and increasing healthcare costs for low-income families; the changes disproportionately affect the lowest-income households, poten...
Progress
40% Bias Score
States Sue Trump Administration Over USDA's Demand for SNAP Recipient Data
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging the USDA illegally demanded sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses, from SNAP recipients, violating privacy laws and eroding public trust, prompting accusations of overreach.
States Sue Trump Administration Over USDA's Demand for SNAP Recipient Data
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging the USDA illegally demanded sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses, from SNAP recipients, violating privacy laws and eroding public trust, prompting accusations of overreach.
Progress
52% Bias Score
House Bill Cuts Food Stamps, Affecting Millions
The House-passed bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by \$286 billion over 10 years, impacting 3.2 million people monthly on average, due to stricter work requirements and reduced state flexibility. The CBO analysis doesn't include overlapping impacts.
House Bill Cuts Food Stamps, Affecting Millions
The House-passed bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by \$286 billion over 10 years, impacting 3.2 million people monthly on average, due to stricter work requirements and reduced state flexibility. The CBO analysis doesn't include overlapping impacts.
Progress
40% Bias Score
EBT Card Lock Feature Protects Against Skimming
EBT card skimming is impacting millions; a new card lock feature is available on the Connect EBT app to mitigate the problem. Delaware reports 1,135 cases totaling over $470,000 in stolen benefits year-to-date.
EBT Card Lock Feature Protects Against Skimming
EBT card skimming is impacting millions; a new card lock feature is available on the Connect EBT app to mitigate the problem. Delaware reports 1,135 cases totaling over $470,000 in stolen benefits year-to-date.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Nebraska Bans Soda, Energy Drinks for SNAP Recipients
Nebraska is the first state to receive federal approval to ban SNAP recipients from purchasing soda and energy drinks starting January 1st, impacting 152,000 people, despite concerns from anti-hunger advocates about added costs and stigma.
Nebraska Bans Soda, Energy Drinks for SNAP Recipients
Nebraska is the first state to receive federal approval to ban SNAP recipients from purchasing soda and energy drinks starting January 1st, impacting 152,000 people, despite concerns from anti-hunger advocates about added costs and stigma.
Progress
60% Bias Score
States Seek Waivers to Restrict Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits
Governors in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and West Virginia are seeking waivers from the USDA to restrict candy and soft drink purchases using SNAP benefits, following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's initiative to reduce diet-related illnesses.
States Seek Waivers to Restrict Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits
Governors in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and West Virginia are seeking waivers from the USDA to restrict candy and soft drink purchases using SNAP benefits, following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's initiative to reduce diet-related illnesses.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Showing 1 to 12 of 17 results