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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration as cold snap, below zero wind chill loom
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Amid plummeting temperatures and the anticipation of even colder weather, Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration to mobilize the state’s emergency services tasked with deploying resources for the cold snap looming this weekend. This declaration authorized the use of the Colorado National Guard to ensure people can access resources they need to stay safe…
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Colorado SNAP reductions: Food stamp benefits to return to pre-pandemic levels after February
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Additional food stamp benefits intended to help people endure economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic are ending next month nationwide, and El Paso County Department of Human Services is warning recipients to prepare for fewer dollars’ worth of assistance, at a time when grocery prices continue to rise. While inflation pushed overall prices to increase…
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Colorado to improve food stamp customer service with $500,000 federal grant
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The Colorado Department of Human Services was awarded $517,961 on Thursday to improve efficiency in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase food. With this grant, Colorado plans to build an interactive voice response system that SNAP customers can talk…
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2018 farm bill hits final stretch
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It looks like a federal farm bill will arrive just in time for farmers and ranchers’ Christmas stockings. The Senate on Tuesday voted 87-13 to approve the $867 billion compromise version; on Wednesday, the House gave it their okay on a 369-47 vote. Three of Colorado’s four Republican House members — departing U.S. Rep. Mike…
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US House OKs farm bill but says no to hardline immigration measure
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted narrowly to approve a bill that extends farm programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but rejected a hard-line Republican-sponsored bill on immigration reform – a pair of votes that conservatives had insisted should be taken side by side. The vote of 213 to 211 on…
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U.S. Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill draft omits SNAP changes
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The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee published a draft Friday of its version of the farm bill that funds programs such as food stamps and farm subsidies. But notable in its absence – as compared to the House version rejected on May 18 – is an omission of major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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2 Colo. representatives absent as U.S. House defeats farm bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives intends to take another stab at a 10-year re-authorization of the federal farm bill after that measure failed May 18 – a vote for which two Colorado congressmen representing farm areas were absent. H.R. 2 – the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 – died on May 18 on a…
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TIPTON | Farm bill will set Coloradans up for success
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The House of Representatives will soon consider a new Farm Bill. Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of misinformation being spread about some of its common-sense reforms that will prevent abuse of critical nutrition programs and ensure resources are reaching those who truly need them. It’s important to clear some of those up. In addition…
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Work requirements for welfare don’t work; focus on skill building instead
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On this we can all agree: Employment is important – not only to provide for one’s family but also to generate the pride we all feel in an honest day’s work. As many people as possible should join the workforce, particularly here in Denver where employers are desperate for employees amid historically low unemployment and a…
