15 h. ago Nebraska failed to undo ban on food assistance for those with drug convictions

Under a legacy of the war on drugs, some states still ban people with drug convictions from getting government food assistance. Nebraska lawmakers tried to do away with their ban and just fell short.

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15 h. ago Nebraska keeps ban on food assistance for those with drug convictions

Under a legacy of the war on drugs, some states still ban people with drug convictions from getting government food assistance. Nebraska lawmakers tried to do away with their ban and just fell short.

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23 h. ago The United States Enhances its Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia by Transitioning Food Assistance to JEOP

The United States Enhances its Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia by Transitioning Food Assistance to JEOP  U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia (.gov)

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6 d. ago Trump got his tax bill over the finish line. Now he has to sell it to voters

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs.

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8 d. ago Report Highlights Voices of Food Assistance Clients in Rural Washington

Report Highlights Voices of Food Assistance Clients in Rural Washington  Morning Ag Clips

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2 w. ago Stuardo Cruz Cruz Convicted For Drug Dealing In Tenderloin District

Stuardo Cruz Cruz Convicted For Drug Dealing In Tenderloin District  thesfnews.com

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2 w. ago An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

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2 w. ago Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking but Found Guilty on Lesser Charges

Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul who built a business empire around his personal brand, was convicted on Wednesday of transporting prostitutes to participate in his drug-fueled sex marathons, but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, the most serious charges against him. Julia Jacobs, a New York Times culture reporter, explains the verdict.

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2 w. ago Democratic Gov. Janet Mills discusses how the GOP megabill will impact Maine

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills about the GOP megabill, now back before the House, which she says will affect health care, rural hospitals and food assistance.

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3 w. ago How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would affect food assistance and medicaid | Talk of Alaska

How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would affect food assistance and medicaid | Talk of Alaska  Alaska Public Media

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3 w. ago What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide healthcare, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.

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4 w. ago Southeast Alaska residents convicted in international drug ring

Southeast Alaska residents convicted in international drug ring  KRBD

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4 w. ago Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."

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