Wyoming House defeats 'Sunbucks' summer EBT amendment after hours of debate On Feb. 18 the House voted down amendment 51 to HB1, which would have funded administration of a summer EBT 'Sunbucks' program benefiting an estimated 32,000 eligible children with $120 per child. Debate split lawmakers over food insecurity, program design and concerns about dependency.

The Wyoming House has sparked heated debate after rejecting a crucial amendment to fund the 'Sunbucks' summer EBT program, leaving 32,000 vulnerable children at risk of food insecurity.

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Florida panel advances DFS agency package with technical fixes for My Safe Florida Home and unclaimed property The State Administration Budget Subcommittee reported HB1221 favorably after passing two amendments that revise unclaimed property retention, rename a program, and align statutes with the state’s new PALM accounting system. Sponsors said the bill clarifies My Safe Florida Home application and inspection timelines.

Florida's budget subcommittee just greenlit House Bill 1221, a major step in modernizing the My Safe Florida Home program and enhancing consumer protections!

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County considers pulling CDBG administration in‑house after federal audit Commissioners reviewed a federal audit of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration and directed staff to notify current contractor and prepare steps to transfer program administration in‑house if needed, using existing CDBG funds.

Utah County is contemplating a major shift in its Community Development Block Grant management after a federal audit raised concerns about the current contractor's practices.

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MassHealth committee established to improve healthcare for beneficiaries including dually eligible individuals MassHealth program advisory committee to enhance policy development and program administration.

A new MassHealth committee is set to transform healthcare for beneficiaries, including those dually eligible for services, paving the way for innovative policy and administration improvements.

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