House farm bill proposes SNAP cuts Officials continue to dig into dueling farm bill frameworks. Illinois Congresswoman, and House Ag Committee member, Nikki Budzinski says the House framework proposes a drastic cut to the Supplemental ... 05/3/2024 - 10:55 am | View Link
House Splits Over Provisions of Benefit’s Cliff Bill It was a tale of two sections in the House of Representatives on Thursday, where a bill designed to address the dropoff in state benefits as income rises found bipartisan support for its first section ... 05/2/2024 - 10:14 am | View Link
House, Senate farm bill summaries show SNAP, climate division Lawmakers are divided over the Thrifty Food Plan used to set Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or food stamps. The 2018 farm bill directed the Agriculture Department to reevaluate ... 05/1/2024 - 6:46 am | View Link
Replacement benefits available for SNAP recipients impacted by storms SNAP recipients in counties impacted by the April 27 and 28 storms may request replacement benefits up to the full monthly amount received for April. 04/30/2024 - 9:48 am | View Link
SNAP Benefit Increases to Change Under New Plan House Committee on Agriculture is considering new farm bill that would adjust how recipients get increases to their SNAP benefits. 04/23/2024 - 9:51 am | View Link
Ulupono Initiative works to "improve the quality of life for the people of Hawaii by working toward sustainable solutions that support and promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of water and waste."
Proposed legislation under the governor's review could change the required amount of Hawaii-grown beans used in roasted coffee, instant coffee and ready-to-drink beverages with the 'Hawaii' label.