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New York sues USDA over request for immigration status of SNAP recipients
It’s the first time the federal government has asked states for that kind of information as it relates to the program, ...
SNAP benefits: New legislation would enhance access for college students
On Wednesday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand reintroduced the Enhance Access to SNAP (EATS) Act, a bill that would expand access to ...
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Attorney General James sues over federal demand for SNAP data
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with the Attorneys General of California and Michigan, have filed a lawsuit ...
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Nessel joins New York, California AGs in lawsuit against Trump over SNAP data overreach
The lawsuit alleges that USDA is illegally demanding states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of ...
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Gillibrand reintroduces EATS Act to expand SNAP access for college students
EATS Act would make 290,000 more New York college students eligible for SNAP food assistance. Here's what to know about it.
War of words ramps up regarding SNAP reforms in One Big Beautiful Bill
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A war of words has broken out between Western New York congressional representatives from opposite parties ...
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'We're already struggling': SNAP cuts could overwhelm food pantries as demand increases
As federal lawmakers clash over recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantries across ...
New Yorkers with SNAP benefits offered free Museum of Natural History membership
The new membership includes free general admission to the Museum of Natural History and entry to one ticketed exhibition per ...