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Thousands in Washington, Greene lose SNAP benefits

One year after President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," millions of people have lost their SNAP benefits due to rule changes in the landmark tax and spending law. Nationwide, more than 3.5 million people – almost 9% of individuals – have lost access to the food ...

Agencies make adjustments to compensate for lack of state, federal funding

The lack of a state budget and the shutdown of the federal government continue to have wide-ranging local effects. Some agencies have had to alter services of lay off staff. Others have stepped up to try to fill the void and aid those in need. About 2 million Pennsylvanians are among the 42 ...

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Miss: Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance are beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced last week that benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will not be ...

Pennsylvania SNAP benefits halted as government shutdown continues

Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance will not receive their November SNAP payments due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) would ...