King-Hinds: USDA sending $150M for NAP; CNMI to get partial November benefits
SAIPAN — In a video update posted Wednesday morning, CNMI Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds said the U.S. Department of Agriculture will disburse $150 million to the territories for the Nutritional Assistance Program, covering roughly half of November benefits.
CNMI NAP update: King-Hinds says D.C. to unlock contingency funds; local processing expected soon
SAIPAN — A federal court ruling has directed the administration to tap contingency funds for this month’s food assistance. About 30 minutes before Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds filmed her update this morning, the White House announced it would move to release at least half of monthly SNAP benefits while it works through legal authority.