New SNAP rules taking effect this week in five states ban the purchase of soda, candy and other items with assistance ...

Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, ...

At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year. Five of ...

The new restrictions also mark a departure from decades of US federal policy, which used to allow SNAP benefits to be used ...

There are several changes coming to SNAP benefits in 2026, including stricter bans on what foods can be purchased ...

New rules taking effect Thursday limit the foods SNAP recipients can buy in five states, including soda and candy. The ...

Twenty states sued the Trump administration after it issued guidance changing SNAP benefits for refugees and asylum-seekers.

Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and ...

The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025.

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, which will be the subject of the Iowa Legislature's budget discussions this year, Iowa will ...

SNAP recipients who work and earn more than $217.50 per week before taxes can still receive their benefits. Everyone else must submit documentation proving they volunteer or work 20 hours a week or ...

Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a similar measure in April to require states to reimburse stolen SNAP money using federal ...