Some proposed budget cuts to food assistance programs and other programs could soon affect Michigan. President Trump's new budget cuts might be pushing some back to work.
Lawmakers in Michigan are pushing to ban bridge card users from using those funds to buy soda. The idea is to promote healthier choices and purchases on the program.
Two Flint businesses were raided a few days ago by the IRS and USDA. Shorthorn Meats has been involved in alleged food stamp fraud since 2005, totaling more than $5 million in fraud. Downtown Food Shop totals more than $1 million in fraudulent activity.