Federal Harm
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‘An extra burden.’ Southwestern Pa. braces for SNAP benefit losses
Nearly 30,000 people in Southwestern Pennsylvania are projected to lose government food assistance under new federal changes. More than 2 million Pennsylvanians are enrolled – over half are families with children.
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How could the federal shutdown affect Pennsylvania workers, parks, air travel?
Partisan spending disputes occasionally shut down parts of the government for a few days or a few weeks. Traditionally, “essential” workers such as military troops or air-traffic controllers are exempt from a shutdown, while visitors to national parks notice custodial workers are “non-essential” and trash piles up.
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Government shutdown begins as the nation faces a new period of uncertainty
Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.
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What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.
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Pa. Board of Pharmacy votes to use vaccine guidelines from non-government groups
Pharmacists can now administer vaccines based on the recommendation of medical professional societies instead of the CDC.
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You may qualify for WIC food assistance under new income rules. Here’s what’s changed
According to new income guidelines, a family of four would qualify for WIC if they earn $59,478 annually, compared to $57,720 in 2024. The income limit is now $49,303 for a family of three to qualify for nutrition assistance, up from $47,767, while a family of two can earn up to $39,128, up from $37,814.
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Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill brings changes to SNAP in Pa. Here’s what to know.
State officials have estimated that about 144,000 SNAP recipients will lose their benefits because of the new rules. However, advocates say people who rely on the program can take steps to protect their access to food assistance.
