Poverty Issues
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Feeding Texas Network prepares for legislative session
The nonprofit Feeding Texas Network has announced its priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The food insecurity rate continues to rise in …
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
PA Medicaid, Medicare dual enrollees may qualify for expanded benefits
Many Pennsylvania residents could benefit from health coverage known as a Dual Special Needs Plan, but may be unaware of this option. According to …
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Report: Evidence-based strategies to help WV address homelessness
Cities and states are struggling with mounting homelessness, and West Virginia is no exception. A recent report points to potential solutions and …
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Dec 7 deadline for CO Medicare-Medicaid enrollees to get additional benefits
Over 150,000 Coloradans with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage who need additional help - whether due to disabilities, age, income or health …
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Report: Paid family leave and what it could mean for Ohio
Ohio is among the many states where a majority of workers lack access to paid family leave. A new report by Groundwork Ohio finds three in four …
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
USDA funding boosts MS Food Network’s fresh produce distribution
Supported by federal funding, a nonprofit network is working to ensure Mississippi families have access to the food they will need this winter…
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet
By Antoinette Grajeda for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop…
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
MA farmers, families brace for cuts to fresh produce benefits
Massachusetts farmers said they are bracing for revenue losses due to cuts in fresh produce SNAP benefits. Starting Dec. 1, families who utilize the …
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Health experts brace for Trump Administration 2.0
California could be in for some big cuts to health care for low-income families under a second Trump administration, according to health experts…
Monday, November 18, 2024
Child advocates want NM to eradicate poverty through 'baby bonds'
New Mexico child welfare groups are behind an initiative they plan to introduce in the next legislative session to create a so-called baby bonds progr…
Monday, November 18, 2024
From health care to groceries: Ohio dual benefits help vulnerable residents
With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period underway, many Ohioans find themselves weighing their health plan options for the new year. This period…
Monday, November 18, 2024
Survey: Diabetes in TX is a major problem
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and a recent survey by Episcopal Health Foundation shows that nearly half of adults in Texas say they …