The proposed Billionaire Tax Act in California would tax 5% of the wealth of the state’s 200 billionaires to generate $100 billion in tax revenue, which would be used to support healthcare, education and nutrition programs, but critics warn that it could harm the state’s economy and innovation.
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Cal Poly Partners working to bring EBT to Hilltop market in PCV
Cal Poly Partners is working to get Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, approved to accept EBT by the start of spring quarter, after rebranding from Poly Canyon Village Market.
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Trump administration to withhold SNAP funding from 21 states, including California
The Trump administration is withholding federal SNAP funds from 21 mostly Democratic states that have not complied with the USDA’s request for data on SNAP recipients, a federal effort to combat fraud in the system.
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.
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Federal judges order Trump administration to pay SNAP Benefits
The government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, affecting many services nationwide. As of Nov. 1, there are no updates regarding its end. This shutdown has affected millions of Americans, including the nearly 6,300 Cal Poly students that rely on the CalFresh Program for food assistance. READ MORE: Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo […]
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Cal Poly Food Pantry sees 25% surge in visits amid growing food insecurity
Cal Poly’s food pantry has seen a 25% increase in visits compared to last fall, with over 80,000 students visiting annually, and is taking steps to increase capacity and promote student enrollment in order to provide food assistance to the 39.5% of Cal Poly students facing food insecurity.
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Government shutdown may delay CalFresh benefits for students
CalFresh benefits for Cal Poly students may be delayed due to the government shutdown, leaving nearly 6,300 students without food assistance for November, while Cal Poly Cares and SLO Food Bank are offering short-term financial assistance and increased food production to those in need.
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New federal rules and CalFresh funding cuts may leave Cal Poly students without food assistance
CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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Cal Poly Basic Needs closed meal voucher applications within hours. Here’s why
Cal Poly Basic Needs closed applications for free meal vouchers due to a higher volume than usual, which Campus Health & Wellbeing says emphasizes the need for continued funding and expansion of basic needs programs to support food insecure students.
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Cal Poly’s mandatory fees rank first amongst Cal State campuses
Cal Poly has been a dream school for Jocelyn Vasquez since her freshman year of high school. But two quarters into the computer engineering program, she is rethinking following her dreams. Vasquez had to pay $10,000 out of pocket to attend Cal Poly, and her parents are not helping her cover the costs of attendance. […]
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CalFresh recipients are temporarily able to purchase hot meals
CalFresh recipients can now purchase hot foods from food stores and grocery stores that accept EBT until Feb. 20. CalFresh is a government program that gives recipients $281 per month to spend on groceries. The temporary hot food program started on Jan. 25 as a result of the presidential disaster declaration issued in reaction to […]