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food assistance benefits
Coverage of food assistance benefits in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado plan to ban using food assistance benefits for soda blocked by federal court ruling
A Colorado plan to prohibit using food assistance benefits for soda purchases was blocked by a federal court ruling. The policy proposed by Gov. Polis faced challenges in gaining support from fellow Democrats.
- Major new ‘20 hour’ rule for California food program that could slash benefits — how to see if you’re exempt
California is implementing a new '20 hour' rule for CalFresh that could reduce benefits for able-bodied adults who don't meet work requirements. The policy change may impact a significant portion of the state's food assistance program recipients. Exemptions exist for certain groups, though details on eligibility remain unclear.