US Attorneys General from NJ, NY, MN, and CA join with food insecurity nonprofits to condemn USDA withholding SNAP benefits. Credit: NJPEN.
Attorneys General Condemn Suspension of SNAP Benefits as ‘Illegal,’ ‘Unconstitutional,’ ‘Deliberate’
The Attorneys General from New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, and California have challenged the withholding of SNAP benefits in court four times since October 28. The top lawyers in each of their respective states say they have ‘whiplash’ from ‘vague and contradictory’ arguments from USDA, the federal agency that distributes the benefits some 75,000 Camden County residents rely upon. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Approved by the borough government, the deal passes to the Board of Education for ratification on June 22. It clears the way to build new, shared athletic facilities, creates public access to school playgrounds as neighborhood pocket parks, and establishes a framework for increased recreation opportunities. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The borough found no takers for a liquor license at an initial reserve bid of $400,000, but since cutting the price in half, officials say interest is up. Mayor Zach Houck believes alcohol sales will play a part in local redevelopment efforts as the borough cultivates new commercial investment. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…