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Pontiac Save-A-Lot Store Used to Spend Stolen SNAP Benefits as Michigan Faces $300 Million Data-Sharing Penalty
A Pontiac Save-A-Lot store was used to spend stolen SNAP benefits from vulnerable Michiganders, as the state faces a $300 million federal penalty for refusing to share food stamp data with the USDA.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Flint Families on the Line as Michigan Refuses to Share SNAP Data With Federal Government
Michigan refuses to share SNAP data with the USDA, a decision the federal government says could cost taxpayers $300 million. Flint residents who rely on food assistance are caught in the middle of the dispute.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Michigan Warns of Medicaid, SNAP Coverage Losses Without $30 Million Workforce Funding
State officials warn that hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could lose Medicaid and SNAP coverage without $30 million in workforce funding to handle federal work requirements.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Food Banks Face Rising Costs and Federal SNAP Cuts as State Budget Director Visits Kalamazoo
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes amid growing concerns over SNAP funding challenges from federal regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Governor's $88.1 billion budget proposal includes $186 million for SNAP administration, while food banks across Michigan report rising costs and donation deficits.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Budget Director Visits Food Bank as State Weighs SNAP Funding Against Federal Cuts
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood visits food bank to hear how SNAP funding challenges are impacting families as the state budget process moves forward.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan Budget Director Tours Food Bank as State Faces $1 Billion Revenue Drop Amid Federal SNAP Pressures
Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood visits a Kalamazoo food bank as the state navigates a $1 billion revenue decline and federal SNAP pressures, while political divisions over the budget persist.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Budget Director Reveals $1 Billion Deficit Hole as Governor Whitmer Faces Pushback Over Tax Increases
State Budget Director Jen Flood revealed Michigan faces a $1 billion revenue decline as Governor Whitmer's $88.1 billion budget proposal faces pushback from Republican lawmakers over tax increases and reserve draws. The budget includes $186 million for SNAP and $780 million for Medicare funding.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Marquette Homeless Shelter Exceeded Capacity During Winter, Director Says 25 People Sheltered Beyond Limits
The Room at the Inn homeless shelter in Marquette exceeded capacity during this winters cold snap, caring for 25 additional people beyond its limits. Executive director Chelsea Wilkinson says rising costs and potential loss of federal funding could make the situation worse.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Michigan Budget Director Tours Food Bank as Governor's $88.1 Billion Proposal Faces Deficit Challenges
Michigan State Budget Director Jen Flood tours Kalamazoo food bank as governor's $88.1 billion budget proposal faces $1 billion revenue shortfall and federal SNAP pressure
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Michigan 2027 Budget Braces for Federal Work Requirements and Road Funding Challenges
Michigan Legislature begins 2027 budget process amid new federal work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP that will require $94.3 million in additional state funding and 589 new staff positions
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources