When there’s an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, state health officials typically take certain steps to alert ...

In an unprecedented situation, tens of millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a resolution Wednesday to allow the state's Department of Health to use up to $150 million in ...

Gov. Jeff Landry raised the possibility of furloughing state employees in an executive order Tuesday, blaming the ongoing ...

Ocosta earned a spot in the district tournament as we review Thursday’s prep volleyball games on the Harbor. ~~~ PREP VOLLEYBALL Ocosta 3, Mary M. Knight 2 Ocosta locked up the No. 4 playoff seed out ...

The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid ...

At a New Orleans senior center, the phone rings about 30 times a day with calls about Medicare, the federal health program ...

A nationwide recall is underway on nearly 128,000 pounds of pulled pork sandwiches. On Monday, the E.A. Sween Company of Eden ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York on Thursday, days before SNAP benefits and other assistance are ...

With the Trump administration deciding not to use a contingency fund for November SNAP benefits, states are trying to fill ...

Eight Boone County high school football teams will begin their quest for a state title. Here's who each team plays, plus ...