Opinion: Banning SNAP use on ‘bad’ foods won’t work — and could backfire Proposals to ban SNAP use on ultra-processed foods are perennial features of program politics, but they won't work due to the cheapness and convenience of these products, the burdensome nature of the ... 07/6/2024 - 3:00 am | View Link
Thieves are targeting EBT funds, more than 2,000 Kentuckians affected Reports of theft from EBT accounts is rapidly rising in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, there have been more than 2,000 EBT theft claims submitted in the ... 07/5/2024 - 10:01 am | View Link
Is It OK to Get Food Stamps When You’re Just Pursuing Your Passion? The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a struggling artist with a personal safety net should receive government assistance. 07/5/2024 - 9:16 am | View Link
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum suggests the high enrollment may be due to relaxed eligibility rules, high cost of living and more awareness. 07/4/2024 - 11:01 pm | View Link
Applications now open for Sun Bucks, a new summer food benefit for Pa. families Most households that are eligible for the federally funded program for children will be enrolled automatically and will not have to do anything to apply. 07/4/2024 - 10:32 pm | View Link
After Lia Thomas became the first trans athlete to win NCAA swimming championship, Oberlin lacrosse coach Kim Russell felt it was unfair. She spoke up.