A new law passed by the United States Senate as part of the budget reconciliation package includes substantial cuts to the ...

The White House has called the sweeping tax and spending package dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill a win for workers, families and America's future, but some state lawmakers say the cuts will hurt ...

With the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing a week ago, SNAP is facing billions of dollars in cuts. Now, a nationally acclaimed ...

Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.

Department of Public Health and Social Services Director Theresa Arriola told lawmakers on Friday that some residents who ...

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Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird discusses Medicaid and SNAP changes in an interview with News 8, focusing on preserving programs for people who truly need them.

We need to do better. We should be supporting school meals at home and overseas. School meals fight hunger but also improve ...

After years of lobbying, CT food banks landed $9M in state funding for 2026-27. But boost comes amid federal cuts to ...