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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education—in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—has issued guidance to postsecondary institutions to inform them about temporarily expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently outlined comprehensive employment and training programs that provide support for people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
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HARRISBURG, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Deputy Secretary for Postsecondary and Higher Education Dr. Tanya I. Garcia rethis week …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several efforts recently to expand nutrition assistance to hard-hit families across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. In support of …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is reminding Pennsylvanians that safety-net programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid are available to individuals and …
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a final rule enhancing employment and training opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced Pennsylvania is preparing for the new CARES Act extensions for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that ALDI has joined the United States Department of Agriculture’s pilot program allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients …
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HARRISBURG, PA — With two federal pandemic unemployment programs set to expire at the end of this month, the Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) want …
Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently announced that DHS is altering payment schedules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of …
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