WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Jon Husted introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at addressing a paradox in the federal safety net: ...

The system creates a perverse incentive to say no to a raise, promotion or extra hours because saying yes triggers a loss of benefits that can outweigh the additional earnings. So lower-income ...

The congressional proposal looks to give states more control over welfare funding and design programs that encourage people ...

Amelia Diaz, 4, left, works on a coloring book with her mother Emily Diaz, right, at their home in Midvale on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Over the last few years, the Diaz family has experienced an ...

Working families who are supported by federal benefits can sometimes find themselves in a difficult spot when a potential promotion or ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State officials tweaked the eligibility criteria for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in an effort to mitigate the “benefits cliff” people face when a raise or extra ...

The Upward Mobility Act is a proposed bill that would combine multiple federal anti-poverty programs into a single, flexible ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Emily Diaz was on the cusp of leaving her old life behind when she felt like the safety net that previously caught her was being pulled out from under her feet. It had taken more than ...