Legislators urge the government to monitor what people purchase using SNAP benefits

Senators Cory Booker of New Jersey and Marco Rubio of Florida have sponsored legislation requiring the government to monitor the items that recipients of SNAP benefits purchase. In doing so, they seek to encourage healthy eating. Sen. Booker stated in an announcement that “SNAP serves an essential part in reducing poverty and hunger, but must do … Read more

Most voters require SNAP benefits enhanced, not reduced

As per a recent poll by the Save the Children Action Network, the majority of Americans favor providing even more food assistance to low-income families. The survey, which was provided confidentially to The Hill, may serve as an important lesson for conservatives who want to reduce SNAP benefits as a result of this year’s debate over … Read more

Leaders of the Burberry burglary gang receive ten years in prison for $190,000 worth of citywide burglaries

Several criminal charges against 2 members of a burglary crew that prosecutors claimed may be accountable for over 200 business burglaries in Chicago, such as 2 at the Burberry shop on Michigan Avenue, have been resolved with their guilty pleas. While they are only anticipated to serve half of their 10-year sentences in jail, Tacarre Harper, 28, … Read more

Sheriff’s office reports that a prisoner at Harris County Jail passed away due to an underlying medical condition

As per the sheriff’s office, officials are looking into the tenth death at the Harris County Jail in a single year, which occurred on Sunday after a prisoner experienced a medical emergency. The 49-year-old Oscar Villazana passed away after receiving treatment for a pre-existing medical issue, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release. … Read more

Texas adolescent care issue is getting worse as doctors who treat trans children leave the state

In her hospital, Dr. Ximena Lopez witnesses a parent sobbing at least once every day. They are sobbing because Lopez has just informed them that because Texas has banned these therapies for trans youngsters, they must discover a new means to provide transition-related care for their kids, either by moving away from Texas or seeking … Read more

Hidden risks: A dad and 2 kids recently drowned in the San Jacinto River

Search teams reported finding a body in the San Jacinto River after looking for a guy who went missing during swimming. Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say they think it’s the man who was last spotted at Magnolia Gardens Park attempting to get to a small island. When he came nearer to the … Read more

The final direct payment of up to $1,116 for food stamps is scheduled to reach Washington in 3 days

Until the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program expires in July, Washington citizens had an additional three days to get their payouts. The date of the reload depends on the recipient’s Social Security number, surname, case number, or account number. Reloads of SNAP benefits often occur on the same day every month. States have different time frames. … Read more

The author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” predicts a stock market crash and impending depression

Robert Kiyosaki, a well-known trader in Bitcoin and gold, a businessman in the field of financial education, and writer of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” recently took to Twitter to forecast an additional terrible future for the American economy shortly. He believes that once the current economic situation decreases, a depression will follow. … Read more

Social Security’s annual adjustment is anticipated to be lower in 2024

According to the Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security claimants in 2024 is going to be considerably less than it was in 2023. Social Security’s forecasts indicate that benefits will rise by 3% in 2024. The cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 is going to be announced by the Social Security Administration in October. … Read more

Homeland Secretary Criticizes Texas Governor

The Texas border wall that is presently floating in the Rio Grande is receiving criticism from the head of Homeland Security. According to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, blocking refugees’ access to the country does not reflect the history of the US. Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, has been under fire from Mayorkas for promoting the … Read more