Jul 10 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Supreme Court fight By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas It can be hard to keep up with the rush of news that comes out of Washington, D.C. The PBS NewsHour takes a moment every week to bring you important stories happening beyond the Beltway. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Apr 11 Trump administration considering plan to drug test some food stamp recipients By Juliet Linderman and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program. The proposal under review… Continue reading
Sep 23 Study suggests when mobile markets take wireless food stamps, more people buy healthy food By Michael D. Regan Mobile markets are often used in food deserts to supplant a lack of supermarkets in a particular area, most often in low-income neighborhoods. Continue reading