Families in Michigan receiving federal food assistance benefits could see partial payments this month, but it’s unclear when that will happen.
Clara Hendrickson
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Food assistance for 1.4M in limbo
The federal government directed the state to pause the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, this month, citing a lack of funds to distribute food assistance.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Food assistance in Michigan: SNAP benefits to stop in November due to federal shutdown
There may be limited availability of funds” to pay November SNAP benefits for about 42 million people across the country.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Rash of killings tied to domestic violence prompts calls for action
Advocates explain how victims of domestic violence can get a PPO and other protections.
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Nationwide tour stops in Detroit to convene Black leaders and activists
Detroit, organizers say, is a “beacon of hope and base for Black activism,” with its history of iconic moments during the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Detroit Walk to Freedom.