Tag: food assistance
The Trump administration drags its feet on feeding the hungry
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps 42 million Americans obtain enough food each month, is…
pitting Americans against each other
Senator Ruben Gallego talks with Jen Psaki about the Republicans' cruel leverage tactics in the fight to manipulate…
Chaos: ‘Trump shutdown’ sparks outrage as food aid, air travel take MAJOR hit: Melber report
Food assistance is on the brink of expiration as the government shutdown hits one month. A federal judge…
New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts, support health care and food assistance
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a package of bills Friday aimed…
New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers moved quickly Thursday at a special legislative session to prop…
New Mexico Democrats rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's Democratic lawmakers were set to meet Wednesday to begin shoring up…
Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
New Mexico lawmakers are to open a special session Wednesday to boost funding for food assistance and rural…
New Mexico officials say federal cuts will impact food from farms to school lunches
State officials spoke to lawmakers on Monday Aug. 18 about the impacts to food from federal budget cuts.…
Trump’s tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump'stax and spending law will result in less income for the poorest Americans…