Stamp prices rise from 39 cents to 78 cents as USPS faces major financial losses.
US Postal Service Faces Financial Challenges Amid Rising Stamp Prices The price to send a letter through the U.S. mail has reached 78 cents, which is quite an increase from the 39 cents it cost back in 2006. That’s—wow—a 100% jump over nearly two decades. Stamp prices have gradually increased over the last five years: […]
RFK Jr. Advocates for Ending Food Stamp Purchases of Soda
SNAP User Purchases Under Scrutiny The Director of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has shared that users of the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are actively choosing to avoid buying sugary drinks. While individuals have the freedom to decide what to purchase, some U.S. taxpayers argue that SNAP users shouldn’t use their […]
Further changes in stamp prices are anticipated: What might the costs reach?
Earlier this summer, the cost of the Forever Stamp increased by 5 cents, marking the largest hike for first-class mail in the U.S. If you haven’t stocked up yet, you might want to consider it, especially since more price increases are already looming. The recent adjustment, effective July 13th, saw first-class stamps jump by 7.4%, […]
Alabama officials suggest securing food stamp cards to stop fraud from other states.
Alabama DHR Encourages EBT Cardholders to Use Lock Feature The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is urging EBT card users to utilize the new lock/unlock feature available through the Connectebt app and website. Particularly, the “Lock Cards Anywhere” option is recommended to help prevent state fraud. From May 2023 through December 20, 2024, the […]
‘My Opinions Were Not Always Valued’ — Former DNC Chair Reflects on Being a ‘Rubber Stamp’ for the Party
Harrison Critiques DNC Leadership and Strategy Jaime Harrison, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), expressed frustrations about his time leading the party, suggesting he felt more like a “rubber stamp” than a decision-maker. His comments surfaced during the South Carolina Democrats’ annual conference, where black leaders and activists gathered to assess the […]
Agriculture Secretary reports that states are preparing to restrict soda and junk food from food stamp programs
At a recent Make America Healthy (Maha) event, Director Brook Rollins announced that the Trump administration is setting a precedent by approving exemptions that would restrict junk food purchases within the food stamp program. This announcement came during a visit to Nebraska, where Rollins signed these exemptions alongside Republican Governor Jim Pillen, and also included […]
Nebraska will prohibit sugary drinks from food stamp benefits following a significant USDA approval.
Nebraska’s New Soda Ban under SNAP Nebraska has become the first state to obtain a federal exemption that allows it to prohibit the purchase of sugary drinks and energy beverages with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. This decision, announced on Monday by USDA Secretary Brook Rollins, will impact […]
Rugby star from the US could be suspended after receiving a red card for a head stamp incident.
American rugby player Aleph Kelter is facing a judicial hearing and a possible lengthy suspension following an incident where she stamped on an opponent’s head during a women’s rugby match on Saturday. The Team USA played against Australia, winning the game 27-19. However, controversy arose during the match, particularly in the 79th minute when a […]
House Republicans’ plan to cut more than $230 billion in spending and change food stamp programs passes committee.
Republicans have advanced plans to reduce spending by over $23 billion in the next decade and revamped the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a vote from the Agriculture Committee late Wednesday. The committee voted 29-25 along party lines. This initiative is a central piece of President Trump’s “big and beautiful” agenda, now moving to […]
House GOP’s major bill would make states responsible for excessive food stamp fraud
On Monday, House Republicans revealed a new spending proposal aimed at significantly revising the food stamp program. This plan ties federal funding to the rates of payment errors made by states. Under this proposal, states with higher error rates would receive less federal funding, which is intended to motivate them to address issues like waste […]