Early Thursday morning, the U.S. House passed the reconciliation bill that will cut hundreds of billions of dollars from critical programs that low-income Americans rely on.   In Kansas, the bill is likely to cost…

Congressional Republicans have two goals: Cut taxes and trim the budget deficit. Because the two are at odds, that means something big has to give in order to satisfy the demands of President Donald Trump’s…

Once seen as niche, farmers’ markets are increasingly becoming vital for food access for low-income communities, with food stamp sales holding steady after a post-pandemic surge and amid policy changes. Nationally, spending at farmer’s markets…

TOPEKA — The advocacy organization Kansas Appleseed marked the 10th anniversary of the HOPE Act by denouncing the legacy of a state law blamed for undermining food security and work of the late U.S. Sen.…

As the 2025 season of the Allen County Farmers Market approaches, the market faces several potential challenges, including concerns about long-term funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and changes in leadership.  Federal cuts have…

As Congress looks to cut billions of dollars in federal spending over the next decade, states are anxiously awaiting how current proposed cuts to Medicaid and other programs may impact their own budgets and benefits…

In February, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution, delivering a key victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and President Donald Trump — but at what cost? The 217-215 vote advanced a…

This legislative session, Kansas legislators are considering whether to restrict what low-income households can buy with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Specifically, Senate Bill 79 requests authorization from the federal government to prohibit…

TOPEKA — Cautionary warnings from Democratic Sen. Cindy Holscher about pitfalls of three budget-related bills didn’t soften resolve of Senate Republicans eager to pursue their vision of state government efficiency. The GOP majority on the…

TOPEKA — A Kansas Democrat proposed prohibiting lawmakers from using their $178 per diem for purchasing soda, candy, alcoholic beverages and hot meals, the same things Republicans are trying to restrict for purchase under a…