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Deep cuts to SNAP benefits catch Traverse City seniors by surprise

Senior resident at Traverse City's Riverview Terrace low-income apartment complex looking over a letter informing her of her reduced SNAP benefits. (Credit: IPR News / Maxwell Howard)
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Senior resident at Traverse City's Riverview Terrace low-income apartment complex looking over a letter informing her of her reduced SNAP benefits. (Credit: IPR News / Maxwell Howard)

For many seniors, food assistance from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline to afford their monthly groceries. Drastic cuts this month caught them off guard. We'll hear from people who were affected.

Also, a Line 5 permit approval and possible piping plover protections (and pronunciations).

Reporting for this episode by Maxwell Howard.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions