New work rules and other reforms could help break the cycle of dependency. But to implement them, states need to move beyond ...

Senior policy analyst Teon Hayes breaks down how benefit cuts are widening gaps—and why community-led solutions remain our strongest line of defense.

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Safety-net hospitals shoulder $22.4 billion in uncompensated and under-reimbursed care in 2023, highlighting financial challenges amid Medicaid cuts.

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By Susan True Monday through Friday, year-round at noon, up to 150 people — depending on the season — gather in the bright pink pavilion behind Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes in Watsonville where ...