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Updated SNAP Benefit Regulations Are Now Active and Could Change Your Payments

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Updated SNAP Benefit Regulations Are Now Active and Could Change Your Payments

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — commonly referred to as food stamps — has long included specific work requirements for certain adults receiving assistance. These rules are designed to encourage economic independence and reduce long-term reliance on federal support. Overview of SNAP Work Rules General Work Requirements for Adults SNAP policy divides its employment-related … Read more

USDA Used Keywords Like ‘Diversity’ and ‘Climate Modeling’ to Identify Grants for Cancellation

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USDA Used Keywords Like ‘Diversity’ and ‘Climate Modeling’ to Identify Grants for Cancellation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been instructed to review and flag grants for possible cancellation by scanning for specific diversity and climate-related phrases. This directive, carried out early in President Donald Trump’s second administration, reflects a wider federal campaign aiming to end programs connected to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as … Read more