LaMonika Jones argues that policy changes and administrative barriers are making it harder for vulnerable families to access SNAP benefits. She urges reforms to simplify the system and protect food assistance for those in need.
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Judge orders Feds to use emergency funds to keep SNAP afloat
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use emergency funds to keep SNAP running just hours before its funding was set to expire. The ruling averts an immediate crisis for the 40 million Americans who rely on the program — including one in four Black households. Without SNAP, experts warn, many children would face hunger and struggle to focus and learn in school.
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Corey Jackson endorses Proposition 50 to strengthen democratic processes and protect Black representation in California
By the office of Corey Jackson California State Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson announced his strong support for Proposition 50, a measure designed to enhance the fairness of the redistricting process in California and oppose Republican efforts to undermine the democratic process. He joins the Legislative Black Caucus, the United Domestic Workers (UDW), the California […]
Posted inU.S. Government
House Republican budget targets vital services, hits marginalized communities hardest
A budget proposal by House Republicans includes significant cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and student loan programs, aiming to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks over the next decade.
Posted inCommentary
Consumers deserve to have choices in the grocery store: Lawmakers should reverse course on misguided SNAP restrictions
By John Burnett Amidst Congress’ best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food, farmers are able to insure their crops, and ranchers can export their products to foreign markets. It’s not an understatement to say it’s one of the most important bills Congress can send to the […]
Posted inNational News
Federal spending bill directs states to reimburse food stamp fraud victims
By AFRO Staff States will be required to reimburse victims of food stamp hackers under provisions of the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill passed this week. The measure, added to the massive spending bill approved by Congress Dec. 22, will mean that state agencies will cover a fast-growing theft-of-benefits scheme. The AFRO reported on Baltimoreans […]