I think the problems of the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. are minor compared to other problems our President Trump has created, but the story below tells just how it is not minor nor the money spent on this and his wars and immigration policies and the list goes on and on.
Tell me how Trump became an expert on reflecting pools? His paid political backers obviously weren’t experts either. The American People, the American Taxpayers, deserve better.
As a member of the North County Resistance Peaceful Protesters, I momentarily think we are making some progress and then either the Congress or the Supreme Court mixes things up and squashes progress for Americans down again.
The following is a report from various agencies in Oregon about cuts to food benefits or SNAP. Thank you for taking the time to read this and please consider bringing food or checks for our local food banks to the Peaceful Protest this Saturday, June 27, in Nehalem, between noon and 2 PM. Thanks, Patty
In 2026, over 70,000 Oregonians lost or had their SNAP (food stamp) benefits reduced. This was driven by federally mandated changes from H.R. 1, which expanded work requirements, restricted lawful immigrant eligibility, and ended utility and internet allowances. The return of mandatory in-person renewal interviews has further compounded these losses. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key effects of these changes include:
• Massive Benefit Loss: Roughly 70,000 fewer Oregonians receive benefits compared to 2025, with thousands directly impacted by expanded work rules that limit benefits for childless adults (ages 18–64) to three months within a three-year period. [1, 2]
• Community and Economic Impact: Individual households have lost an average of $287 per month in food purchasing power, stripping millions of dollars from local Oregon economies. [1]
• Strain on Emergency Food Systems: Organizations like the Oregon Food Bank are reporting dramatic spikes in demand, tighter supplies, and shortened pantry operating hours as residents rely more heavily on charities to make ends meet. [1, 2]
• Administrative Burdens: Oregon taxpayers and state agencies are facing increased costs. The state shifted millions of dollars in SNAP administration costs and nutrition education program losses onto its own budget. [1, 2]
• Changes to Purchasing: New federal restrictions on what can be purchased with SNAP dollars—including an effective ban on soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy—have also rolled out. [1]
For a full look at the data, the state’s official response, and ways to get local food assistance, visit the Oregon Department of Human Services Updates or the Oregon Food Bank for emergency food pantries near you.
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• What do SNAP cuts mean for all Oregonians in the long term?
Aug 22, 2025 — H.R. 1 eliminates all funding for Oregon’s SNAP Nutrition Education, a program that provides tools for families to make healthy fo…
Oregon Food Bank
• Oregon Department of Human Services announces federal changes to SNAP so that thousands of Oregonians who may be impacted can prepare
Sep 30, 2025 — The changes include: * **Utility assistance** Approximately 29,000 households will lose the Heating and Cooling Full Utility Allow…
Oregon.gov
• Implementing Trump’s tax law to cost Oregon $114 million in SNAP …
Jan 13, 2026 — Administrative cost sharing. The agency is requesting $54 million to cover the increase in SNAP administrative costs the state mus…
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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