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Trump Administration To Stiffen Work Requirements For Food Stamps

Trump Administration To Stiffen Work Requirements For Food Stamps

News 9 The Trump administration is tightening work requirements for food stamps eligibility for able-bodied adults without children, a move that could push almost 700,000 people from the program while saving $5.5 billion over five years.

Half A Million Kids Could Lose Free School Lunches

Half A Million Kids Could Lose Free School Lunches

News 9 About half a million children could lose their eligibility for free school lunches under a Trump administration proposal. Children whose families qualify for food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, can automatical

Amazon, Walmart Testing Program To Let Food-Stamp Recipients Buy Groceries Online

Amazon, Walmart Testing Program To Let Food-Stamp Recipients Buy Groceries Online

News 9 Amazon, Walmart and ShopRite are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on a program that lets food-stamp recipients buy goods online. Until now, participants in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have been required to pay for

Food Stamps Funded Through February Despite Shutdown, USDA Says

Food Stamps Funded Through February Despite Shutdown, USDA Says

News 9 The food stamp program will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue, the Trump administration says.

Trump's Food Stamp Proposal Would Add Work Requirements In Some States

Trump's Food Stamp Proposal Would Add Work Requirements In Some States

News 9 The Trump administration wants to push more food stamp recipients to find jobs, after this year's farm bill failed to include work requirements for the federal food assistance program.

Trump Administration Announces $12B 'Bailout' For Farmers Hit By Tariffs

Trump Administration Announces $12B 'Bailout' For Farmers Hit By Tariffs

The Trump Administration is expected to announce a $12 billion emergency aid package to help farmers affected by tariffs on their crops, CBS News confirmed Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the assistance that will be extended.

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Plan Would Allow Drug Testing For Some Food Stamp Recipients

Plan Would Allow Drug Testing For Some Food Stamp Recipients

The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who’ve long sought ways to curb the safety net program.

Plan Would Allow Drug Testing For Some Food Stamp Recipients

Plan Would Allow Drug Testing For Some Food Stamp Recipients

The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who’ve long sought ways to curb the safety net program.

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Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

News 9 Scattered storms this evening with some lingering showers overnight.

Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

News 9 Scattered storms this evening with some lingering showers overnight.

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

Destini Pittman The Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Championship triumph leads to a boost in community support, with thousands raised through playoff auctions by the Thunder Community Foundation.

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

Destini Pittman The Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Championship triumph leads to a boost in community support, with thousands raised through playoff auctions by the Thunder Community Foundation.

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Destini Pittman News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins reflects on his 40-year career and his deep ties to Oklahoma sportscasting.

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Destini Pittman News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins reflects on his 40-year career and his deep ties to Oklahoma sportscasting.

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Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

Heavy storms weaken this evening under warm conditions.

News 9 Scattered storms this evening with some lingering showers overnight.

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

NBA Championship boost for Thunder's year-round community outreach

Destini Pittman The Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Championship triumph leads to a boost in community support, with thousands raised through playoff auctions by the Thunder Community Foundation.

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Dean Blevins reflects on 40-year career ahead of retirement

Destini Pittman News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins reflects on his 40-year career and his deep ties to Oklahoma sportscasting.

Beyond Fentanyl: Oklahoma faces 'Whole New Wave' of deadly opioid overdose

Beyond Fentanyl: Oklahoma faces 'Whole New Wave' of deadly opioid overdose

Jennifer Pierce Oklahoma drug agents are warning of a new, lethal drug hitting our streets. They say it's stronger than Fentanyl.

Edmond Electric restores power to residents

Edmond Electric restores power to residents

Destini Pittman Power has been restored after Edmond Electric crews responded to power outages between Bryant Ave. and I-35 from 15th Street to Danforth Rd on Thursday.

Medical professionals push back on Stitt, RFK Jr.’s ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ plan

Medical professionals push back on Stitt, RFK Jr.’s ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ plan

Haley Hetrick Dr. Steven Crawford criticized Governor Stitt and RFK Jr.'s "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" plan, warning that removing fluoride from water and cutting SNAP benefits without increasing access to healthy food could harm children's health statewide.

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