Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability ...

Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

The federal law signed by Trump imposes work requirements for some adults on Medicaid, the joint federal-state health ...
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Pennsylvania SNAP benefits overpaid by more than 10 percent

If a state is unable to get its error rate below the 6% threshold in time, it will need to cover between 5% and 15% of the cost of SNAP benefits. While SNAP is administered locally, the benefits come ...
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As Pennies Disappear, States Step In to Set Rounding Rules

As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash ...

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down?

As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses need for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions ...
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states on New Year's Day

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits on soda, candy and other foods they ...

New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks

Most national grocery store chains, such as Albertsons, Whole Foods, Kroger and Aldi are open on New Year’s Day but may have ...

The new challenges obtaining SNAP benefits for LGBTQ+ recipients

Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say the new limits on the food assistance program, SNAP, may make it especially difficult for many LGBTQ people battling food insecurity.

Here’s where to get out and get hiking in the Lehigh Valley on New Year’s Day

Check out more First Day Hikes: events.dcnr.pa.gov ...