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Columbus, OH

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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Millions of children in six states won’t get federally backed summer food benefits they’re eligible for until just before school starts. And in Delaware, Montana, and Nevada, half a million kids won’t get them until the new school year begins.Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides low-income families with $120 per school-age child to buy groceries over the summer. It’s a rare example of a pandemic-era program that Congress made permanent, and most states are offering it for the first time this...

Summer EBT delays have left families waiting weeks or months for crucial food benefits

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Florida State

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With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]

Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

Alabama State

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
The post Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination appeared first on NewsOne.

Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

The second round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments will be sent out by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today. Eligible households will receive a new Summer EBT card with $120 per child starting on July 19. Households will receive only one card with the full benefit amount for all eligible children.

Second Round of Summer EBT Payments Going Out

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

With higher rates of inflation, you may find that common purchases are taking up a larger percentage of your budget. One cost that may have creeped up is your grocery bill. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the last year, the consumer price index for food has increased 2.2% as costs are still on the rise.

What states have the most affordable groceries?

TechRadar

Amazon is reportedly intensifying pressure on workers to attend the office on mandated days after employees reportedly found new ways to circumnavigate the requirementsA report by Business Insiderclaims some Amazon workers have been signing in to their offices simply to make use of the on-site coffee machines to show themselves as present on the register.However, Amazon has now adapted to workers’ evasion tactics, and the company is believed to be tracking hours spent in the office rather than whether an employee has tapped in and tapped out.
Amazon tracking worker office hours
So-called ‘coffee badgers’ have so far been relatively successful in...

Amazon is reportedly now tracking individual hours employees spend at the office in latest worker crackdown

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

USA TODAY

Nearly half of people who receive federal housing vouchers are unable to use them. "It's a dire situation," one researcher said.

Voucher program is supposed to help poor families rent a home. Nearly half the time, it fails.

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Delaware State

Sussex County, DE

CBS Philly

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. (CBS) — Julie Ebeling is holding back tears Monday morning after she said her EBT card was wiped clean. She found out while trying to pay for groceries last week."I'm in tears. There's nothing else I can say. Like someone literally just stole all my food for the month," Ebeling said. "It was horrible. People behind me were like willing to pay and I was like, 'No, you shouldn't have to, I appreciate it,' but I felt embarrassed."The Sussex County, Delaware woman said that days before she was due to receive $274 in monthly food stamps, she...

Delaware replaces more than $615,000 in stolen SNAP benefits so far in 2024

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

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You can find jobs that allow you to set your own hours while still making a decent wage.

14 Jobs Where You Can Set Your Own Hours (No More 9 to 5)

Rumina Slazas and her children are suing Moore County. (Photo courtesy of Disability Rights NC) A Moore County woman and her two disabled children are suing Moore County claiming that the county improperly retained custody of the children after her cancer treatment and violated the children’s rights by failing to arrange for proper care.

A family sues Moore County for institutionalizing children after their mother’s cancer diagnosis

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

In which L.A. TACO's Hadley Tomicki fills you in on the most exciting new restaurants, pop-ups, and food events cracking in and around Los Angeles. Razo's Fish Tacos set ups on the streets of North Hollywood from 6-10 PM every Wednesday through Saturday. The stand makes fresh seafood tacos on the spot, from a simple and short menu offering tacos with battered and fried lobster, Baja-style fish, shrimp, and octopus, as well as a taco mixta with shrimp-and-fish, served on flour tortillas.

What To Eat This Weekend In L.A.: Colombian Ceviche De Chorizo, Knafeh Chocolate Bars, Lobster Tacos, and $11 Steak Frites

From left to right Revs. Joe Parramore, James Golden and Rachel Gunter Shapard photographed on Jan. 25, 2024. Golden and Gunter Shapard spoke against HB 931, which would authorize public and charter school districts to allow chaplains in schools. (Photo by Jackie Llanos/Florida Phoenix) School districts have shown little interest...

Faith leaders warn schools of dangers of optional, voluntary chaplain program

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

(The Center Square) – The cost of food assistance in the U.S. has dropped from its peak during the pandemic, but is still 23% higher than it was during pre-pandemic times, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, what used...

Food stamp costs are on the way down but still far higher than pre-pandemic days

Wisconsin State

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In 2024, many states are offering various child tax credits to support families with young children, including substantial credits in Arizona, California, Colorado, and other states, aimed at easing financial burdens. 2024 Child Tax Credits – States Like Arizona, California, and Colorado Offer Significant Support for Families According to the report of Marca, in 2024, […]

$10,000+ in Child Tax Credits: States Offer Financial Relief to Families in 2024

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

Each eligible child in the household will receive $120 onto a new SUN Bucks EBT card under the oldest child’s name. (Getty Images) The new school...

New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

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