Nation Dec 14 Trump eases rules for religious social service providers By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Politics Feb 24 Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect Advocates are scrambling to find other options to fill the needs of a traditionally low-income population. By Anita Snow, Associated Press
Politics Oct 11 Judge blocks Trump rule that would deny green cards to poorer immigrants U.S. District Judge George Daniels' ruling came just four days before the Trump administration was set to start enforcing new rules that would disqualify immigrants from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public… By Elliot Spagat, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press
Nation Sep 23 U.S. considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Making Sen$e May 28 Watch 10:08 Does a basic guaranteed income decrease the need for social services? The idea of a basic guaranteed income is getting a trial run in a Canadian province for three years. Four thousand randomly selected Ontario residents will get thousands of dollars a year, and in exchange, they give up some social… By Paul Solman, Sarah Clune Hartman
Jun 07 Why child abuse in military families may go unreported By Jen Fifield, Stateline Military families face unique stresses that may put military children at higher risk of maltreatment. Pentagon officials are pushing for state laws to require better reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Continue reading
Nov 13 Medicare will spend $9 billion on Hepatitis-C drugs this year By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare spending on breakthrough medications for hepatitis C will nearly double this year, passing $9 billion, according to new government figures. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 8:29 Feeling burden of migrant crisis, Sweden imposes border controls By PBS News Hour Sweden is the latest European country to impose border controls. So far, the Scandinavian nation has accepted more refugees per capita than any other country on the continent, which has taken a toll on its public services. Special correspondent Malcolm… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch Colorado Budget Shortfalls Slash Services for Homeless Tom Bearden reports on the escalating problems with providing services for Colorado's homeless population as the state faces a $2 billion budget shortfall. Continue watching