SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the ...

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to ...

Majorities of voters from both parties support higher SNAP benefits for people living alone, a new survey has found.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is hitting the Trump administration again for its cuts to federal food benefit programs. Saturday brought a one-two punch, from the governor’s reelection campaign and her state ...

The Trump administration said Monday it would commit to partially funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the duration of November, but only had emergency funds available to cover ...

About 15.5% of wage-earning adult Medicaid enrollees worked in wholesale and retail trade in 2024, compared with 12.1% of workers who were not enrolled in Medicaid. The industry accounted for 16.8% of ...

Since its inception, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or SNAP program — commonly known as “food stamps” — has all too often drifted from its original purpose. Instead of offering a temporary hand ...