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 ...

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

As we enter day two of the government shutdown, food banks are making sure they are prepared for a potential influx of new clients. That's because many people are just one paycheck away from needing ...

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In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

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 ...