Opinion

Rachel Jacoby: I help run a food pantry. We can’t do the government’s job.

I worry that our community donations may not meet the increased need we will see as a result of SNAP’s suspension.

A sign of things to come? Local nonprofit faces closure due to government shutdown

The Breathing Association, a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps 15,000 people with utility costs, faces closure due to the federal government shutdown, funding uncertainty.
The Brown Daily Herald

RI spending on government administration, public safety is among highest in US

The State House on Wednesday. Rhode Island is ranked fifth in public safety spending per capita and per personal income, which is 1.4 times and 1.8 times greater than that of other New England states, respectively.

Pressure is on for Congress to reopen the government immediately as SNAP benefits run out

Food insecurity is increasing as the government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers without paychecks and others at risk of losing SNAP benefits.
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