Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill, as…

John McCarthy May 7, 2025

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Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy

INDIANAPOLIS (CBS) — The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government benefits to buy soda and candy. Three…

John McCarthy April 16, 2025

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RFK Jr.’s food stamp plan fuels tension with USDA

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to swiftly bar the use of food stamps to buy soda is fueling tensions between his team and the Agriculture Department, according to…

John McCarthy March 27, 2025

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Trump wants to end food stamps for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Plaskett warns

FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett used the opening of the Agriculture and Food Fair in Estate Lower Love on Saturday to issue a stern warning to residents of…

John McCarthy February 17, 2025

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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This increase represents a critical step…

John McCarthy October 8, 2024

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SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare…

John McCarthy October 1, 2023

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Important SNAP/CASH Documentation Deadline Looming in the USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) wishes to remind all SNAP/CASH households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline…

John McCarthy September 18, 2023

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SNAP, Section 8, Social Security, Medicaid In Jeopardy As GOP Stalks Out of Talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” negotiations, and a White House official acknowledged there are…

John McCarthy May 19, 2023

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SNAP, Section 8 Benefits Would Be Cut Under House Speaker’s Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's budget proposal, which includes changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps and Section 8, faces a tough road to passage. Millions of Americans…

John McCarthy May 6, 2023

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SNAP Cash Documents Due Now To Secure May Benefits, DHS Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attention SNAP/CASH clients!! Did you receive mail from the VI Department of Human Services (DHS) SNAP Offices about completing your Recertification Application, Periodic Report, or letter requesting…

John McCarthy April 20, 2023