Federal government is back open, but at what cost?
Shutting down the federal government was a matter of principle for U.S. Senate Democrats back in October. Tens of thousands...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan’s U.S. Senators stand firm on government shutdown, Supreme Court blocks SNAP payments
Both of Michigan’s U.S. Senators voted against a procedural move to end the federal government shutdown. Seven Democrats and one...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS seeks to issue full SNAP benefits following court decision
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has directed its SNAP EBT vendor to start issuing full benefits to...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit launches food pantry network
The City of Detroit launched a network of food pantries yesterday to help residents who normally rely on benefits from...
Detroit Evening Report: Election Day across metro-Detroit
It’s Election Day, and voters in Detroit will have a new mayor and city council members. Dearborn voters decide whether...
The Metro: Rep. Rashida Tlaib on shutdown impacts, crisis in Gaza, Mamdani’s rise
Hunger isn’t inevitable. The United States has the tools to prevent it — but during this historic shutdown, millions of...
The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems
Update: Just hours after this segment aired, the Michigan Senate passed a measure that would put $71 million toward food...
The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on
Update: Just hours after this segment aired, the Michigan Senate passed a measure that would put $71 million toward food assistance....
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Economic Club hosts mayoral forum
There are just a few days left until Detroit’s municipal elections take place. Early voting began last Saturday. The two...
Detroit Evening Report: SNAP benefits on pause this November
Food stamps will not be available in Michigan next month. The state Department of Health and Humans Services says it’s been...