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Illinois Democrats Say Federal SNAP Cuts Will Hurt Families and Small Farmers

Silence DoGood - June 26, 2026

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

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Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (April 2026)

Silence DoGood - April 27, 2026

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (April 2026) - April has been a month of continued recovery, renewed focus and meaningful progress for the communities I’m...

Politics

Joyce Pushes to Expand State Assistance for First-Time Farmers Amid Rising Costs

Silence DoGood - March 25, 2026

Joyce’s proposal would eliminate that restriction, a move he says is necessary to reflect modern economic realities and inflation-driven increases in farmland and equipment values. #farmers #costs #patrickjoyce

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Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers

Silence DoGood - December 12, 2025

“Financial losses are worse this time around, yet the aid package is 50% smaller. We’re seeing repeated devastation with greater losses than Trump 1. It defies logic.” #trump #tariff #farmers

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