New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio 10 percent of NJ residents living on food stampsNew Jersey 101.5 FM RadioNEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: A grocery store advertises that they accept food A grocery store advertises that they accept food stamps in the South Bronx on September 19, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer…
azcentral.com My Turn: Food stamps are about to be slashed (again)azcentral.comFood banks know that the single-most important tool we have to combat hunger is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). SNAP is constantly at risk. SNAP helps more than 15 percent of Arizonans, including … More: continued here
Ditch drug-offender food-stamp ban, county saysArizona Daily StarA late addition to Pima County's legislative agenda could help convicts with drug convictions after they are released from prison. The county wants the Legislature to opt out of a federal ban on providing food stamps and cash assistance for those who …and more » More: continued here
Inspired by Armstrong case, McCormick proposes bill on cigarette tax stampsHumphrey on the Hill (blog)House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick has filed legislation inspired by state Rep. Joe Armstrong's reported dealings in state cigarette tax stamps— allegations that led to the Knoxville lawmaker's indictment on federal tax fraud charges. The state's … More: continued here
Pima County urges state to opt out of food stamp banArizona Daily StarA late addition to Pima County's legislative agenda could help convicts with drug convictions after they get released from prison. The county wants the legislature to opt out of a federal ban on providing food stamps and cash assistance for those who …and…
Alexandria Town Talk Jindal administration sued over food stamp work requirementAlexandria Town TalkNEW ORLEANS — Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration was sued Friday over work requirements enacted for more than 60,000 food stamp recipients that take effect with the new year. The federal lawsuit was filed in New Orleans by advocacy groups on behalf …Lawsuit claims La….
Pontiac Daily Leader Consumers go Peanuts for holiday stampsPontiac Daily LeaderThe love for all-things Peanuts has been translated to a variety of mediums over the years, but it has become particularly popular as art for holiday postage stamps this year. Laurie Polan, postmaster at the Pontiac Post Office, said the seasonal … More: continued here
Did Stamps.com Put Enough Postage On Its Breakout?Investor’s Business DailyLeading Internet stock Stamps.com (NASDAQ:STMP) cleared a new buy point Tuesday, but with the nascent market uptrend already stumbling, the breakout attempt may end up labeled "return to sender." Last month, the El Segundo, Calif.-based provider of … More: continued here
Anniston Star Locals encourage sale of breast cancer stampsAnniston StarElizabeth McCabe, left, and Judy Elder of Steel Magnolias Cancer Support Group in October welcomed patrons at the Weaver Post Office to encourage breast cancer postage stamp purchases. The support group actively serves Calhoun County and seven …and more » More: continued here
Linn’s Stamp News From pointers to 'Dog 92': working dogs on the stamps of CanadaLinn’s Stamp NewsI returned to that chart two weeks ago, after I read Denise McCarty's New Stamps of the World column titled “Working dogs perform tasks from hunting to detection of explosives” in the Dec. 14 Linn's. That column mentioned stamps…