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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Thursday, February 21, 2013  This winter, Love INC in Traverse City says they have seen about a 50% increase in need for utility bill payments. They also said a lot of people will hold off paying their rent in order to pay their utility bills, therefore causing an increase in rent assistance.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The state has added money to all of the debit cards of 85,000 Michigan food assistance recipients and families who temporarily went without the aid this week.

Friday, January 04, 2013  State officials working on fixing problem

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A sperm donor in Kansas is fighting a state effort to force him to pay child support for a child conceived through artificial insemination by a lesbian couple.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Several Kalkaska residents are wondering if they will have a place to live in the New Year.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  House Agriculture Committee unveils its farm bill, calls for bigger cuts to food stamp program

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Michigan farmers and producers in designated crop damage disaster areas will be able to recieve financial assitance for loan applications under law signed by Governor Snyder today.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  The goal of the organization is to keep pets in loving homes and cut down on euthanasia.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Cleanup postponed at New York City plaza where encamped protesters had feared eviction

Monday, August 08, 2011  Thousands of college students need to find a new way to pay for their food this school year.

Friday, June 03, 2011  If you're interested in building boats or even marine maintenance, North Central Michigan College will offer a one-of-a-kind course in Michigan.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Support our local troops in need!  That's the message in Petoskey, and through this Friday, you can help.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  After winning $2 million jackpot, a downstate man continues to get food assistance.  Do you think people who win a lump sum of money should have to pay back any welfare they've received?

Friday, May 06, 2011  A state senator is calling for a crackdown on what he calls abuse of the state's food assistance program.  He says people are using their Bridge Card's at vacation hotspots such as Hawaii, Florida and even on cruise ships.