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WASHINGTON, D.C. — States improperly distributed an estimated $10.1 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in fiscal 2025, with the national payment error rate reaching 10.62% and surpassing the …
SNAP Error Rate Tops 10%, Triggering New State Penalties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that would require chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, advancing an effort to curb a growing …
House Advances SNAP Security Upgrade to Combat Benefit Theft Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require more secure electronic benefit cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, a move aimed at reducing benefit theft as …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Bill to Curb SNAP Benefit Theft Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will soon be required to stock a wider range of staple foods under new federal rules aimed at expanding …
New SNAP Food Rules Could Force Stores to Stock Healthier Items Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans using food assistance could soon be allowed to buy hot rotisserie chicken under new bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday, aimed at removing a long-standing restriction …
Hot Chicken, Cold Rules: Lawmakers Push SNAP Fix Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Expanded federal work requirements for food assistance are reducing benefits and putting thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of losing aid, according to testimony presented at a state …
SNAP Rule Changes Raise Concerns for PA Recipients Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged multi-state card skimming operation targeting Electronic Benefit Transfer accounts, authorities said.
Multi-State EBT Skimming Scheme Leads to Felony Charges Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In case you missed it, Pennsylvanians who rely on food assistance will have more ways to meet new federal work requirements under a state initiative designed to …
ICYMI: New SNAP Rules Raise Stakes—State Expands Help Options Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has reintroduced federal legislation aimed at setting safety, privacy, and labor standards for grocery deliveries purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Fetterman Pushes Bill to Protect SNAP Delivery Workers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials announced new steps aimed at reshaping how nutrition programs influence American diets, including tighter grocery stocking rules for retailers that accept food assistance benefits and …
USDA Tightens SNAP Food Rules, Invites Private Sector to Promote Healthy Eating Read More