Eligible families, including seniors, people with disabilities and young children, benefit from the program so they do not ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The government shutdown is now threatening the funding for LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It helps pay for a portion of heating costs for qualifying ...

During peak summer and winter, it’s not uncommon to see your energy bills skyrocket. Having to shell out for those costs can be tough for anyone, but it's especially hard for those on a fixed income.

President Donald Trump signed legislation late Wednesday to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Under the bill, multiple agencies and programs will be funded for the entire fiscal ...

They found that expanding cooling assistance is a viable solution to alleviate financial burden and improve health outcomes.

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...