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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 - politics
State approves $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon farmers market, support local food businesses
State approved a $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon's farmers market, supporting 100+ local food businesses and driving foot traffic to downtown Muskegon. The funding will improve the indoor market and Kitchen 242 space.
May 16, 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 - 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 - policy
Whitmer Approves $7.56 Million in State Grants for 650 Jobs Across Southeast Michigan
Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $7.56 million in state grants for three Southeast Michigan projects. The investments will create 650 new jobs across electric vehicles, food processing, and construction technology.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources