A former care worker in Pennsylvania has been charged after allegedly stealing $8,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from a vulnerable resident. The accused, identified as Amanda Marie Quick, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested following an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police into fraudulent activity at The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a facility that … Read more

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—for purchasing candy and soda. The proposed legislation, introduced by Representative Jamie Gragg (R-Ozark), aims to encourage healthier eating habits among SNAP recipients by restricting the purchase of sugary snacks and beverages with government … Read more

In a closely contested 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to maintain a freeze on $2 billion in foreign aid funds. The decision forces the government to immediately release the money, which had been allocated by Congress for global health, humanitarian, and economic development programs. The ruling marks … Read more