SNAP

Roberts Says Bill Would Improve SNAP, Save Billions

Bryan Thompson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:32:18 +0000

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts has introduced a bill to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. Roberts says the bill would save $36-billion over ten years by eliminating waste, and closing loopholes in the program.

Congressman Cleaver Stresses Urban-Rural Connection In Re-Election

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:19:11 +0000

Missouri’s 5^th District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver got 60 percent of the vote and an easy win over Republican opponent Jacob Turk.

Kansas Cuts Food Benefits For Some Immigrants' Families

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:16:27 +0000

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services recently cut off hundreds – possibly thousands – of immigrant families from receiving food stamps.

Gag Order Charge Stirs Priestly Abuse Case

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:09:46 +0000

The quest for discovery of evidence in an alleged priestly abuse case in Kansas City is turning more complicated. A Jackson County Circuit Judge has ordered a third party to turn over records. And its executive director says he will not.