food stamps

Because of a proposed rule change by the federal government, you may see your SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) benefits revoked.

Using federal funds that went unspent by the LePage administration, Mills has ordered SNAP benefits for working Mainers to increase by 3x.

America has a huge problem with obesity, and yes, in many ways as a society, we need to look at why this is happening.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is looking to make changes to the food supplements (food stamps) program. The changes, if making it through the rule-making and public hearing process, will go into effect October 1.

Mainers who use food stamp benefits cards will not have to show photo IDs when they buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said “no" a request by Gov. Paul LePage's administration to require photo ID.  The Department of Agriculture said that would infringe on card holders' rights and would not fight fraud.