SNAP, the shutdown
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce whether the Trump administration must start complying with lower court orders that require full payments in the SNAP food program.
A massive tax and spending bill signed into law in July by Trump expanded requirements for many adult SNAP recipients to work, volunteer or participate in job training for at least 80 hours a month. Those who don’t are limited to three months of benefits in a three-year period.
After lapse in CalFresh benefits, one California college student mom remains wary: ‘Who’s to say they don’t take it all away?’
The record-breaking government shutdown has come to an end, but what remains are the ripple effects that played out over those 43 days.
As politicians argue, what does refunding the federal government mean for everyday people? Here’s what you need to know about SNAP benefits, air travel, military members, federal worker backpay,
The government shutdown put a lot of pressure on local food banks to offset the loss of paychecks and SNAP benefits. Leaders at local food pantries are anxious to see relief, but also think significant need will persist.