Louisiana recently changed rules around what people with SNAP can purchase, nixing soft drinks, energy drinks and candy.

The state placed a temporary ban on buying certain energy drinks, candy and soda with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps.

OR; Bill Cassidy, R-LA; and U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman, D-NY; and Mike Lawler, R-NY, this week introduced their bipartisan, bicameral Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to boost security of ...

Invest in Louisiana's projections for budget shortfalls of more than $1 billion by 2029 are based on "simple math," executive ...

Louisiana could see structural budget shortfalls approaching $300 million in fiscal 2027 and more than $1 billion by 2029, ...

Federal and state budgeting policies could force Louisiana into structural budget shortfalls approaching $300 million in fiscal 2027.

BATON ROUGE – Federal and state budgeting policies could force Louisiana into structural budget shortfalls approaching $300 ...

SNAP can be used in all 50 states and eligible territories to purchase most grocery items—but rules in some states are changing.

Louisiana senator proposes bill abolishing Department of Children and Family Services ...

New work requirements for SNAP benefits take effect Sunday, and Three Square President and CEO Beth Marino said her ...

It's part of a growing movement to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with federal food benefits.

A Baltimore City Department of Social Services office is now open at the MVA branch on Reisterstown Road. Residents can ...