LND topic: government page 34

government

Ostrich Farm's Fight Against Government Cull Ends

November 7, 2025

A Canadian ostrich farm's long fight to save its birds from a government-ordered cull has come to an end. The Supreme Court of Canada recently rejected the farm's final appeal, allowing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to proceed with the cull. The CFIA claims the cull is necessary to prev

politics

Food Stamp Fight: Who Gets to Decide?

November 7, 2025

A big fight is happening over food stamps. The government wants to pay less, but a judge says no. Here's what's going on. The government stopped paying full food stamps this month. They said they didn't have enough money. But a judge said they could use other funds to pay people fully. The governme

health

Health Insurance Costs May Skyrocket for Thousands in Sonoma and Napa

November 7, 2025

In Sonoma and Napa counties, a significant number of people might face a sharp increase in their health insurance costs. This potential hike is due to the possible expiration of federal subsidies that were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These subsidies have been helping to keep insurance p

crime

Charlotte's Crime Wave: Is the National Guard the Answer?

November 7, 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, is facing a serious crime problem. There have been eight murders in just seven days. The city's police force is struggling. They are short-staffed by over 270 officers. This is a big issue. Some people think the National Guard should step in. Rep. Mark Harris believes thi

politics

Quincy Mayor Faces Legal Trouble and Public Backlash

November 7, 2025

The mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts, Thomas Koch, is in hot water again. This time, it's because he accepted illegal campaign donations. State regulators found that Koch's campaign took money from corporations and anonymous donors, which is against the law. To settle the issue, Koch's campaign paid

politics

Air Travel Takes a Hit: How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Flights

November 7, 2025

The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to cut flights at major airports, including DFW International and Dallas Love Field. This is a big deal because it's the first time something like this has happened. The FAA says th

health

Food Truck Checks: El Paso County Health Department Speeds Up Inspections

November 7, 2025

El Paso County Health Department has been busy catching up on food truck inspections. After a report highlighted that nearly half of the food trucks were way behind on their checks, the department sprang into action. In just one month, they managed to reduce the backlog from 150 to 40. The health d

business

Rochester Takes a Big Step to Boost Local Businesses

November 7, 2025

Rochester is now part of a nationwide project to make it easier for small businesses to succeed. The city was picked to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative, which aims to remove unnecessary rules that slow down entrepreneurs. This project is led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at

politics

SNAP Benefits: A Partial Victory for Recipients Amid Government Shutdown

November 6, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, people relying on SNAP benefits will get more money this November than first thought. The USDA figured out a mistake in their calculations. They initially planned to cut benefits by half. But now, they're only reducing them by 35%. This means eligible folks will recei

politics

Flights Grounded: What's Happening at Major Airports?

November 6, 2025

The government shutdown is causing big changes in the sky. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making airlines cut 10% of their flights at 40 major airports. This is to help air traffic controllers who are under a lot of pressure right now. The goal is to keep flying safe for everyone. Sta