Examples of holiday stamps courtesy of the United States Postal Service. – Cedartown Standard

New York Post Maine aims to ban junk food if you use food stampsNew York PostMaine's top health official on Monday proposed banning the purchase of soda and candy under the federal aid program known as food stamps, describing the move as needed to counter an “alarming epidemic of obesity” among the state's poor. In…

Here's how walleye stamps support better fishing across MinnesotaDairyland PeachAnglers can support walleye stocking by purchasing $5 walleye stamps that help the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provide more places to fish for walleye. “You can buy a walleye stamp any time of the year, even if you already have a fishing … More: continued here

E-stamps to become a realityTimes of India, India –15 minutes agoIn a statement issued to press on Saturday, the state inspector general of registration and controller of stamps, Ramrao Shingare, announced that a pilot … More: continued here

Santa Clara County families piling into social services officesSan Jose Mercury News,  USAApplications for food stamps increased 60 percent between September and January, Social Services Agency Director Will Lightbourne told county supervisors Tuesday. Those seeking cash assistance through the CalWORKs program — which requires parents to … More: continued here

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Food stamp use reaches record levels in MontanaWatchdogBOZEMAN – Twelve percent of the state population was set to receive food stamps as of the end of July. … More: continued here