With the end of the federal government shutdown, the roughly 757,000 people in Oregon who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could breathe a sigh of relief. Food would be on the table as winter sets in. There might even be enough to give thanks at Thanksgiving. But that relief is temporary. The federal government […]
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As the Battles Over Public Funds Commence, We Need an Equitable Process
Local governments are already stepping up to fill gaps created by SNAP, health care cuts. The public should weigh in about where the dollars go.