The ruling was in response to a motion to enforce an earlier order from the court to pay partial benefits two days after they would typically be loaded on EBT cards, or grant a temporary restraining order on the benefits pause.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare
Cash aid program to launch in these 6 Wayne County communities
Wayne County Commissioners approved $7.5 million to help launch a Michigan cash aid initiative for moms and babies.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan to issue smaller SNAP payments: When to expect yours
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday, Nov. 5, that households will start receiving partial payments on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Need food during SNAP uncertainty? Use this Detroit map to get help.
The interactive Detroit map, launched amid uncertainty surrounding food benefits, features 93 pantries and officials expect that to grow.
Posted inElection 2025, Police & Public Safety
Voters select new Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in races with few candidates
There were no candidates on the ballot for Districts 1, 3 and 5. Voters chose write-in candidates, but as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, those names were not listed on the city’s election results website.
Posted inElection 2025
Who won Detroit City Council races? The latest results in 2025 election
Here are city council election outcomes based on unofficial results reported on the city of Detroit’s election site
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
What is happening with SNAP? Here’s what Michigan residents should know
Families in Michigan receiving federal food assistance benefits could see partial payments this month, but it’s unclear when that will happen.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump administration to issue partial SNAP payments as shutdown drags on
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The Trump administration says it will make partial benefit payments to food assistance recipients in November as the federal shutdown continues, though it was far from clear when those payments would begin reaching […]
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 inElection 2025
Mary Sheffield ready to meet her moment in Detroit
After joining the Detroit City Council as its youngest-ever member and rising steadily over 12 years to become president, Sheffield is now the front-runner for Detroit’s top job. On Nov. 4, she and Triumph Church pastor Solomon Kinloch will go head-to-head to replace longtime Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running for governor in 2026.