Big changes are coming to SNAP courtesy of new regulations that took effect on Monday. (And if HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. gets his way, even more are coming.) New SNAP restrictions put households with an estimated 800,000 children at risk of losing at least some of their benefits, according to an independent analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The new restrictions? An onerous work requirement - any [...]

More rough news facing Florida - after a series of painful factory closures…there’s more to come. This time it’s the Mizkan America bottling plant at Lake Alfred, with 50+ jobs expected to disappear. Mizkan America is probably not a name you’ve ever heard before, but it’s the conglomerate behind the Bertolli and Ragu brands. The bottling plant is slated to close around September 19th - just a few weeks from now - [...]

America’s economic downturn came for grocery stores… Factories… Even Chick-fil-A! And now it’s expanded all the way to takeout pizza. Now Pizza Hut, the iconic delivery chain, is closing stores. These closures aren’t limited to one franchisee, state, or region - they’re from all over the country. Including: It’s sad whenever any restaurant closes. But when it’s a major chain like Pizza Hut, it’s often a [...]

Well, if you needed more proof that the US economy was floundering… (And if the ugly retail data out of Texas didn’t convince you already…) Then look no further than the recent rash of Popeyes restaurants closing. Popeyes isn’t just any chain. It’s beloved - because, let’s face it, their chicken is fantastic. (And they’ve done a great job of capitalizing on the new saucy chicken craze.) That’s why it’s so shocking [...]