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Friday, January 04, 2013  Officials at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) say they are currently working to resolve an error that is impacting 85,000 food assistance recipients and their families.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Tanya Cox's Bridge Card allowed her to spend $600 to $700 a month, but only on food.  Cox said this pitfall in the system is often the gateway to food stamp abuse.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Three Flint business owners are charged with food stamp fraud following an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Thursday, September 29, 2011  The toll free phone number is 1-888-636-4211.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  11,000 families will lose welfare benefits Oct. 1st. Children's programs are expanding.

Friday, August 05, 2011  What do you blame most for the vast number of people receiving welfare assistance?

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Parishioners on Patrol is partnering with several community organizations and will be passing out bags of groceries beginning at 11:00 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  One in three Americans receives taxpayer dollars

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Comments say there's a problem, agency says that's a myth

Monday, February 28, 2011  NBC25 draws conclusions from statistics. What do you think?

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The state announced Thursday that instead of handing out food assistance in the early part of each month, food stamp users will get funds on different days throughout the month.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Nearly 20% of Michigan residents receives assistance. 30,000 are added every month.