With the approval of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act last week, which includes $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and ...

The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's tax and spending plan Tuesday, making it one step closer to becoming law.

Rep. John Lawn, the point person for the House on most health care matters, said Monday he expects the new law to be ...

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hosted an open house Wednesday to raise awareness about the ongoing fight against hunger.

Chicopee, MASS--Roughly 113,000 western Massachusetts residents rely on SNAP benefits and as concerns around looming federal budget cuts grow bigger, the area’s food bank said they worry it ...

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts raises awareness of ongoing fight against hunger in the region and the impact of proposed SNAP cuts. One in three households struggles to afford food.

Some Senate Democrats told MA last week that they’re planning to be loud in their opposition to the SNAP cuts this week and look to address their concerns through ag-related amendments in the ...

The budget bill would extend work requirements for SNAP benefits to people up to age 64. Local experts warn these cuts would increase food insecurity and strain food banks. The Worcester County ...

Trump promised in a Sunday night Truth Social post to “expand efforts” to detain undocumented people in major cities rather than rural areas: “You don’t hear about Sanctuary Cities in our Heartland!” ...

President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" heads to be signed. What it could mean to Social Security and Medicare and the ...