government shutdown

A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.

Senate members disagree on the effect of this provision and some worry about its effect on the industry.

Messages on the USDA's homepage and several state websites have blamed both parties for the shutdown.

Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.

Open enrollment began on Nov. 1st, but enhanced health insurance subsidies are a key battleground in the fight to reopen the federal government.

During an interview with St. Louis Public Radio in Washington, D.C., the Republican senator said a bipartisan contingent of senators is trying to find a way to end the shutdown.

While the average premium for one carrier will decline, most consumers in the health care marketplace will pay more due to the loss of tax credits passed during the pandemic.

In a news release, Schnucks officials said the goal is to help food banks and pantries.

In Kansas City, Head Start centers that serve 2,300 children will have to shutter if the federal government remains closed

Because the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is funded by the federal government, states aren't getting that money during the ongoing shutdown.