Articles tagged as: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
January 11, 2019
Despite Government Shutdown, Indiana SNAP Recipients Will Receive February Benefits
The USDA will use money from a continuing resolution to pay for February food assistance.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2018
SNAP Rule Could Limit Food Assistance Waivers
The Trump administration says waivers weaken a state's ability to help people help themselves.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2018
Farm Bill Lapses, Leaves Hoosier Farmers Uncertain How To Plan For Next Year
The farm bill has traditionally been touted by both parties as a necessary piece of legislation. But that hasn't been the case this time around.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2018
Medicaid Work Requirments Studied At Committee
Indiana's Medicaid program has been approved to add a work requirement starting next year. Director Allison Taylor says the state's effort is unique.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2018
Ahead Of SNAP Vote, Rate Of Hoosiers Struggling To Afford Food Unchanged
SNAP and other food assistance is up for renewal through the Farm Bill that is in a U.S. House conference committee.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2018
City Market Raises Awareness And Money for Fresh Bucks
The Fresh Bucks program doubles the spending power for Hoosiers receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
How Changes to Farmers Markets Could Keep Fresh Food From Low-Income Hoosiers
A company that processes SNAP transactions at farmers markets across the U.S. will shut down at the end of the month.
Read MoreJune 13, 2018
U.S. Senate Takes Up Farm Bill After House Bill Fails
Both House and Senate versions of the bill need to be approved before the bills can be combined for final passage.
Read MoreMay 18, 2018
House Fails To Pass Farm Bill, Indiana Lawmakers Divided Over SNAP Benefits
A provision in the bill would have required people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to work or attend job training for 20 hours a week.
Read MoreApril 16, 2018
Hoosier Nonprofits Concerned About Proposed SNAP Cuts
The first look at changes to eligibility and work requirements that could be coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, has some Hoosiers worried.
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