Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.

A new law passed by the United States Senate as part of the budget reconciliation package includes substantial cuts to the ...

Department of Public Health and Social Services Director Theresa Arriola told lawmakers on Friday that some residents who ...

We need to do better. We should be supporting school meals at home and overseas. School meals fight hunger but also improve ...

With the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing a week ago, SNAP is facing billions of dollars in cuts. Now, a nationally acclaimed ...

Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird discusses Medicaid and SNAP changes in an interview with News 8, focusing on preserving programs for people who truly need them.

After years of lobbying, CT food banks landed $9M in state funding for 2026-27. But boost comes amid federal cuts to ...

With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among ...

SNAP-Ed funds nutrition education, and anti-obesity initiatives, reaching more than 2 million New Yorkers last year. Under Trump’s new legislation, it will end on Sept. 30.

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Cuts are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or "SNAP," due to President Trump signing the "big, beautiful bill." ...