Among many other things, the recent federal government shutdown placed a spotlight on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

The United States government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving more than 2.1 million federal workers furloughed or working without pay. A 54-44 Senate vote failed to pass on Friday, ...

Kroger’s new addition to its savings program offers discounts on fruits and vegetables for customers enrolled in various ...

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $12 billion available through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program — a one-time payment aimed at helping farmers hit by trade ...

The Kroger Company launched its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables to ...

Earlier this week, the ongoing government shutdown obtained a dubious honor — at 39 days and counting, it has become the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 ...

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A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

The application period opened this week for non-seniors seeking help through a federally funded but state-run program to help ...