After a key March 26 deadline, bills related to tuition for students in the country illegally and federal programs like SNAP are still on the table.
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Oklahoma’s high SNAP error rates could be costly for taxpayers. Here’s how it might impact your wallet.
The One Big Beautiful Bill changed funding for Oklahoma’s food stamp program, leaving the state to consider its options to fill those gaps.
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More SNAP changes are here. Here’s what you can and can’t buy with Oklahoma food stamps.
The state is implementing new restrictions on soft drinks and candy Feb. 15. That means thousands of items cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.
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Learn why Oklahoma could face hundreds of millions in SNAP costs next year
State officials say federal rule changes could force Oklahoma taxpayers to cover hundreds of millions unless payment errors are reduced.
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Oklahoma Human Services requests $25.5 million to cover higher SNAP fees
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is asking for a $25.5 million dollar appropriation from the state legislature to cover a higher Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administrative fee.
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Oklahoma’s SNAP restrictions to take effect Feb.15
Oklahoma’s additional rules for a program to help people buy groceries are delayed until mid-February.
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SNAP freeze showed fragility of food access. Tulsans want to help you grow your own.
Growing food can cost you next to nothing — if you’re willing to be resourceful.
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After food aid vanished, calls for rent help surged and some faced eviction
A temporary loss of SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown left Oklahoma families scrambling to cover rent.
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Tulsa lawmakers say SNAP and WIC funding safe despite possible January shutdown
Oklahoma ranks in the top 5 among the nation’s hungriest states.
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Oklahomans still struggle with food insecurity as federal government reopens
Although Congress voted to reopen the government, the long pause on funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, continues to drive up demand at Oklahoma food pantries even as some benefit recipients see partial payouts.
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Some Oklahomans received partial SNAP payments, but they didn’t go far
It’s still unclear when full payments might get disbursed.
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Tulsa’s seniors face tough decisions after losing SNAP benefits. Here’s one way to help.
A fifth of SNAP recipients are seniors over the age of 60 on fixed incomes. In Tulsa, LIFE Senior Services residents are searching for new food options.