A federal judge in New York says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states. Friday's ruling grants ...

Over 11 million older adults are now using federal nutrition programs to combat rising inflation.

Under House Bill 4422, OKDHS must verify legal statuses of SNAP and TANF applicants before distributing benefits.

Over the past week, the House Finance Committee heard two opposing arguments regarding funding for child care workforce ...

Welfare funds meant for low-income families are diverted through weak oversight, limiting cash assistance and undermining ...

Article Summary If the courts allow the Trump administration’s freeze on federal child care funding to happen, a Springfield provider ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 ...

Critics say the mission of the foundation is vague, leaving questions about how taxpayer dollars will be used. Half the funding for the foundation draws from the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy ...

U.S. Senate Republicans failed to halt over $5 billion in funding for refugees, with 20 GOP senators joining every Senate Democrat to continue providing costly taxpayer benefits to refugees. U.S. Sen.

A community service-learning program designed to ignite empathy and action among Butler Tech students inspired an idea in one high school student to help the needy among her classmates.

Paul introduced the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act to end taxpayer benefits for refugees, asylees and illegal immigrants.

A recent executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt is seeking to review federal welfare programs administered by the state and to decrease Oklahomans’ reliance on them through employment. Advocates say ...