Senator Wyden’s Law Advocates for Stronger SNAP Card Security Measures to Counter Rising Thefts Proposed Senator Wyden‘s Law Aims to Bolster SNAP Card Protection with Mandatory Chip Technology According to NBC Boston, Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon wants to make a law to protect people who use SNAP cards to buy food. These cards don’t … Read more
Proposed Law Aims to Safeguard SNAP Cards and Protect Families Food Budgets Enhanced Safeguard SNAP Cards – Equip Cards with Special Chips According to Koin, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden wants to make a law to safeguard SNAP cards from cyberattacks. These safeguard SNAP cards used by families to buy food they don’t have the same … Read more
Rising Grocery Prices Prompt Increased Demand for SNAP Aids Nationwide SNAP Aid Plays a Vital Role as Families Navigate Food Insecurity According to Indy Star, grocery prices are going up a lot and the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts they will increase by 2.9 percent next year following a 5.8 percent rise in 2023. Families … Read more
What To Know About Charity Tax Benefits Enhancing Food Pantry Tax Credits: HB 1730’s Bid to Alleviate Limitations In a significant move, two Missouri House committees have unanimously approved bills supporting benevolent tax credit programs aimed at aiding those in need. Last week, the Special Committee on Public Policy overwhelmingly voted 6-0 to advance HB … Read more
Criminals Targeting SNAP Benefits through High-Tech Skimming Scams Tips to Safeguard Your EBT Card and Prevent Unauthorized Access According to WKBN 27, the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services warns people who get SNAP benefits to be careful because criminals are trying to steal money from their EBT cards through high-tech skimming scams. Some … Read more
Missouri House Committees Advance Child Care Benefits Bill House Bill 1730: Elevating Support for Food Pantries Missouri House committees have recently moved forward with bills supporting child tax benefits programs. Last week, the Special Committee on Public Policy unanimously approved House Bill 1730 (HB 1730) with a 6-0 vote. This legislation aims to raise the … Read more
Working Families Tax Credit Program – Aid for Washington Residents Changes in the Working Families Tax Credit Program According to Kima, as tax season starts people in Washington have a chance to get help from the Working Families Tax Credit program. Right now, they’re accepting applications for the 2023 tax year. This Working Families Tax … Read more
Guaranteed Income Programs Provide Cash Aid to U.S. Families Critics Raise Concerns as Guaranteed Income Programs Gain Prominence According to the Daily Mail, there’s a big effort to give money to struggling families through guaranteed income programs. These guaranteed income programs use taxpayers’ money to offer families up to $36,000 without any conditions. They’ve become … Read more
Senators Propose Bill Introduce Enhanced Cybersecurity Act Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act Addresses Security Disparities According to WGNO, to bolster the security of electronic benefit cards and protect families relying on them four U.S. Senators propose bill, including Bill Cassidy, that has introduced the Enhanced Cybersecurity for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Act. The initiative … Read more
IRS Prepared to Swiftly Implement Child Tax Credit Refunds Changes Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Pending Senate Approval According to Finger Lakes, during a recent meeting in Congress the head of the IRS, Danny Werfel, said they are ready to quickly make any approved changes to the child tax credit refunds. This … Read more