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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  If you're struggling to pay your heating bill, help is available. The heat and warmth fund -- THAW, and Consumers Energy says their heat assitance event in Flint this week filled up fast but it's not too late to get help.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A 2012 law requires that the Department of Human Services come up with a list of anyone who won at least $1,000 in the state lottery that is also on state assistance.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  If you're in the market for a new home, local nonprofits say now might be a good time to buy one the city of Flint.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In the Thumb and Bay region over 200 warrants were cleared.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The sequester axe is being felt nation wide for current and aspiring college students. Prior to the mandatory budget cuts military veterans could take advantage of 100 percent tuition as well as additional funding.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Homeowners behind on their taxes can get a loan of up to $30,000

Friday, January 18, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder has established a state office that will help Michigan's military veterans get the federal benefits they've earned.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  The state added money to the debit cards of 85,000 Michigan food assistance recipients who temporarily went without aid this week.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  The state is close to adding 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  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.

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.

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.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Dental groups and the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs are teaming up to raise awareness about dental assistance for veterans.

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