Rural Counties Feeling Impacts of Government Shutdown, SNAP Cuts

Hassan, Pappas speak about government shutdown

As U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, delivered donations to a food pantry in Laconia on Monday afternoon, he said that on average, 10% of the state's population will experience food insecurity over the next year.

Dem rep condemns Trump admin for being 'cruel enough' to issue work requirements for food stamps

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., claimed in a new interview that the Trump administration is being "cruel" pushing for SNAP beneficiaries to work in order to receive public assistance.The shutdown began over a month ago when Republicans and Democrats were unable to come to an agreement on a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. The disagreement stems from certain healthcare provisions. Democrats warn that Americans' health insurance p…

Lamont to call state legislature back to address federal government shutdown, budget cuts

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that he is preparing to call the legislature into a special session in order to spend state dollars to counteract the impacts of the federal government shutdown and to divert as much as half a billion dollars from Connecticut's budget surplus to address other rollbacks emanating from Washington D.C. How the Connecticut community is responding as SNAP benefits expire Lamont's Monday…

Rural counties feeling impacts of government shutdown, SNAP cuts

Rural Skagit County faces growing strain as government shutdown impacts food banks and nutrition programs.

Federal budget cuts create one big not so beautiful mess in R.I., state policy experts find

State policymakers assessing fiscal impacts from federal actions have outlined some dire consequences for Rhode Island. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current)The human and financial costs of federal funding cuts are coming into focus for Rhode Island — and it’s not a pretty picture. Tens of thousands of vulnerable residents stand to lose access to public health benefits, food assistance, or both. State costs to carry out these major pr…

Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy acknowledges crisis of healthcare premiums

Utahns who are self-employed and those without employee healthcare benefits are facing dramatically higher health insurance costs as congressional gridlock prevents lawmakers from addressing the crisis.Rep. Mike Kennedy (R) represents Utah's 3rd Congressional District and follows the party line, claiming Democrats are responsible for the impasse, saying the government shutdown prevents Congress from getting anything done, including addressing th…