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Hobbs Vetoes GOP Bills Tightening SNAP and Medicaid Eligibility in Arizona

Her office says DES is already fixing errors under H.R. 1 using a $7.5 million boost for staffing, training, technology.

SNAP Restrictions Begin in First States as 2026 Rollout Limits Sugary Drinks, Candy and Some Prepared Foods

USDA Clears Six More States to Limit SNAP Purchases of Soda, Candy and Energy Drinks

Government Reopens, SNAP Payments Poised to Restart Within 24 Hours

Supreme Court Pauses Order for Full SNAP Payouts, Leaving Patchwork of November Payments

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund November SNAP by Friday

Judge Orders Full SNAP Funding as States Begin Restoring Benefits

USDA to Issue Half of November SNAP Benefits After Court Orders Despite Trump's Threat

Zohraan Mamdani Projected as New York City’s Next Mayor

Trump Contradicts Court-Backed Plan for Partial SNAP Payments During Shutdown

USDA Taps SNAP Contingency Fund to Provide Half of November Benefits

Shutdown Enters Second Month as Trump Presses to Scrap Senate Filibuster

States Sue After USDA Says No November SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

USDA Rules Out Emergency Funds for SNAP as Shutdown Puts November Benefits at Risk

Germany to Cover October Pay for US Forces’ Local Staff During US Shutdown

Celebrities Rally to Block SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Ahead of Senate Vote

House GOP Advances SNAP Cuts in $300 Billion Spending Bill