Matthew Lesko has launched a free online tool to help individuals identify federal, state, and local government and ...

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 ...

Op-ed: Targeted federal revenue sharing would provide immediate fiscal relief and aid long-term economic recovery. Not only ...

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With the government shutdown threatening to disrupt federal food assistance programs, food banks across the country are scrambling to help people in need. Second Harvest Heartland, a food bank that ...

Mishawaka, Indiana (WSBT) — The government shutdown is continuing to impact food assistance programs. Many are preparing for SNAP benefits to be cut-off as soon as next week. Just this week, food ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program are experiencing a significant impact due to the government shutdown. The Valley Opportunity Council says that they are ...