Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as U.S. producers navigate a period of economic uncertainty marked by high costs and weak commodity prices. Programs administered ...

In its 2026 budget, Cook County set aside $7.5 million to carry the guaranteed income program beyond the pilot, becoming one of the first local governments in the country to commit ongoing funding.

On December 21, 2024, the US Congress passed the American Relief Act (ARA), which provided funds to cover losses by households and many economic sectors from natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The ...