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state budgets
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
SNAP participation falls 10 percent after work requirement changes
SNAP enrollment dropped by about 4 million people after Congress expanded work and documentation rules last year. States will assume a larger share of administrative and benefit costs starting this fall.
Fox Newsbusiness8 days ago
Economic Security Project Urges Local Taxes and Budget Shifts to Fund Guaranteed Income Programs
The group that helped launch more than 100 cash pilots now seeks permanent public financing, with California and Cook County already shifting to local budgets as federal pandemic funds expire.
world19 days ago
CMS Issues Rule Requiring 80 Hours of Monthly Work for Some Medicaid Adults, Projected to Save $326 Billion but Cost States in Implementation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule on Monday requiring some adults on Medicaid to work 80 hours per month. States must implement the requirement by Jan. 1, 2027.
Nbc Newsworld37 days ago
Medicaid Cuts Reduce Pay for Family Caregivers in Maryland
A Maryland Medicaid program that pays family members to care for relatives with developmental disabilities will reduce wages and cap paid hours starting July 1. The changes follow a $126 million cut to programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Nbc Newsscience37 days ago
Medicaid Funding Reductions Affect Family Caregivers in Maryland
A federal spending package signed by President Donald Trump last year is projected to reduce Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion over the next decade. Maryland has already cut $126 million from programs for people with developmental disabilities, reducing wages and hours for fa…
api.foxsports.compolitics40 days ago
New Jersey Lowers World Cup Train Fare to $105 After Initial $150 Plan
New Jersey announced plans to charge $150 round-trip for NJ TRANSIT service from Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. The fare was reduced to $105 with corporate donor support. The state cited a $48 million cost to NJ TRANSIT while FIFA is projected to gen…
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US States Consider Temporary Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Iran Conflict
Several US states are evaluating temporary reductions in fuel taxes due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. These measures aim to ease consumer costs from rising fuel prices. Implementation could lead to millions of dollars in lost state revenue.
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