Biden administration guts most of public charge rule, but immigrants still fearful

October 7th, 20220 — This article, by Sunita Sohrabji for Ethnic Media Service, has been edited for style Last week, the Biden administration gutted the signature Trump-era policy known as public charge, which effectively imposed a wealth tax on people seeking to gain permanent residency in the U.S. The new rule will go into effect on Dec. 23. It...

Low-income college students enrolled in CTE programs eligible for food assistance

March 10th, 20210 LANSING — Michigan college students enrolled in career and technical education programs are now eligible to receive food assistance if they meet other requirements. The Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are encouraging students to apply by developing a new initiative...

Michigan expands food assistance through June

January 21st, 20210 LANSING — The state of Michigan is increasing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by 15 percent until June. The extension means that recipients will see an increase of 15 percent added to their Bridge Cards by the end of the month in addition to benefits previously added.  "No Michigander should worry...

State officials announce extension of food stamp benefits through December

December 17th, 20200 LANSING — Families that are eligible for food stamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive additional benefits continuing through December. State officials announced that eligible households will see benefits on their Bridge Cards by Dec. 30, with some households receiving payments on Dec. 21, but...

Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings due to COVID-19

April 9th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval for a program that will provide nutritious food to children who were affected by school closings due to COVID-19. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food needs and avert financial...

Michigan to send food stamps out early due to federal government shutdown

January 18th, 20190 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be issuing Food Assistant Program (FAP) benefits early for the month of February, as the partial federal government shutdown pushes toward a fourth week. As part of an early move to ensure assistance next month, Michigan is rushing to hand out February food...