What Will Happen Now That the Farm Bill Has Expired?
The current farm bill expired on Sunday, putting the debate over key USDA programs that protect public health and the environment on hold.
Work Requirements
Internet Access May Be the Biggest Hurdle to Medicaid Coverage for Many Arkansans
The state government has started to institute work requirements for its medicaid program that includes logging work hours online, but broadband coverage in the state is sparse—at best.
Here's More Evidence That Most Food Stamp Recipients Are Already Working
A new report confirms that, while SNAP recipients do indeed work, they may still be hurt by work requirements.
The House Passed the Farm Bill. That Spells Bad News for Food Stamp Recipients.
The changes are intended to encourage more SNAP recipients to enter the work force—but research shows that's not a problem in the first place.
How Unstable Medicaid Programs Discourage Recipients From Engaging With Politics
Political scientist Jamila Michener talks about how state-level changes to Medicaid benefits can politically disempower its recipients.