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SNAP Benefit Is Permanently Increased but Food Security still Faces Challenges
Recently, the Biden Administration has approved a permanent increase in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Household Food Consumption
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the most extensive food assistance program in the…
Farm debt relief under the American Rescue Plan Act
The USDA has long provided support to farmers and ranchers through various programs and initiatives…
Montana has a Labor Shortage. Good News?
There has been much recent hand-wringing over Montana’s labor shortage. Many employers across the state…
Montana Gains an Electoral Seat by Slim Margin
The 2020 Census population count has been released at the state level. Montana, with a…