The USDA will use a contingency fund to pay out half of November SNAP benefits, though it could take months to reach recipients due to administrative hurdles. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Georgia's health insurance market is open for re-enrollment, but many Georgians are uncertain about the cost of insurance next year due to federal lawmakers debating the extension of subsidies, which could lead to premiums rising between 6% and 40%. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Georgia's Republican governor and GOP-led legislature have an additional $2 billion in funds to spend or save in the upcoming election year, despite federal spending cuts and concerns over funding gaps in social safety net and other services. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Hayes asked Boston whether an RFP would be cost-effective, “because my thing is this: We’re jumping into quite a bit right now. We know financially where we stand. Would it be better to look at this now, or wait until after we get our millage rate set and things in place so we could look at what’s going to benefit the city?” The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Thirteen people have died in ICE detention facilities so far this year, prompting concern from Georgia senators who accuse the agency of failing to meet its guidelines for reporting fatalities and of unsafe conditions in the facilities.| The Current
New report reveals that most tax dollars for Georgia's Medicaid work requirement program went to administrative costs, not healthcare.| The Current
Bill Hemmer of Fox News discussed Israel’s war against Hamas, starvation claims in Gaza, and plans to take full control of the Gaza Strip after the conflict with the current ruler. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the interview on Thursday that Israel has no intention of keeping Gaza or "governing" the region. Netanyahu has repeatedly said that he wants to eliminate Hamas in Gaza.| SHTF Plan
Reversal came after receiving a letter from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, clarifying the state’s 2022 law banning so-called divisive concepts in the classroom, exempts AP, international baccalaureate and dual enrollment classes.| The Current
