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Food Stamps at Pot Shops Banned Under Colo. BillABC NewsA bill proposed this week by several Republicans would add marijuana dispensaries to liquor stores, gun shops and casinos as places where recipients of public assistance payments and food stamps can't use their electronic benefits cards to access cash.and more » More: continued here

Kokomo Perspective Patriotic Wave StampKokomo PerspectiveBringing a contemporary vibe to the traditional red, white and blue, $2 Patriotic Wave is one of two similarly designed stamps issued by the Postal Service in 2015. The other stamp, issued Jan. 12, is denominated at the $1 price. The stamp features red … More: continued here

13WMAZ Ga. increasing food stamp benefits due to Irma | 13wmaz.com13WMAZDue to the power outages from Hurricane Irma, the Division of Family and Children Services is automatically replacing 45 percent of your food-stamp benefits …and more » More: continued here

Bloomberg Government (blog) Fight Over Food Stamps Threatens Bipartisan Farm Bill CoalitionBloomberg Government (blog)The bipartisan rural-urban coalition that has been the foundation for past farm bills is splintering in the House over Republican proposals to overhaul the food stamp program, raising questions about prospects for enacting a new authorization this year … More: continued here

Researchers: Use of food stamps undergoes slight declineSFGateDURHAM, N.H. (AP) — University of New Hampshire researchers say the program known for years as food stamps has declined slightly in recent years, but remains an important support for people at risk for food insecurity and hunger. The research by the …and more » More: continued here

Leaders of a Dallas suburb that was blocked from enforcing a ban on leasing apartments to illegal immigrants approved a new rule Tuesday to require prospective tenants to get a city license to rent homes and apartments. More: continued here