Food Stamps

Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. But that's only one issue taxing Pennsylvania's food assistance programs. And, former Congressman Matt Cartwright explains his decision not to run again in 2026.

Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the termination of a $13 million food assistance contract in the wake of looming food stamp cuts and mounting losses to charitable food programs.

U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan, Dan Meuser, Ryan Mackenzie and Glenn Thompson voted Thursday for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cuts taxes and slashes spending on food stamps and Medicaid.