Amber Donoghue

I’m glad I was hopeful. Let’s keep being hopeful. It’s where the light is.

The monks aren’t even out of NC and we are already slinging mud again. Cool. Glad you got that IG photo. Enjoy your divisive day, I guess.

Hey while everyone in the South East is taking about stars (that cost us tax dollars) this is what @JeffJacksonNC is working on.

In a world of Taylor’s, be a Billie🤍

Here’s our case that the Agriculture Department has the funds to keep SNAP going, but is choosing not to use them. (We're in court today.) It boils down to one thing: The Agriculture Department is falsely claiming it cannot use its $6b emergency fund to prevent SNAP from shutting down. Yes, the government is in a shutdown - and yes, the emergency fund would eventually run out if this continues. But right now, the Department has $6 billion in emergency reserves sitting untouched, and that’s the reason SNAP payments are about to stop. The Department is claiming they can’t use their emergency fund for this, but we know that is false for three reasons: 1. In creating the emergency fund, Congress was very clear: the fund is for use “in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations.” 2. During the last shutdown, in January 2019, the Department said they could use the emergency fund for SNAP, stating that “limited funding is available from the contingency [fund] that can be used to provide benefits for February. This reserve is being used to fund recertifications and new applications through February.” 3. About a month ago, the Department published a plan for how they’d deal with a government shutdown, and explicitly said they could tap the emergency fund if needed. Read their words for yourself: "Congressional intent is evident that SNAP’s operations should continue since the program has been provided with multi-year contingency funds that can be used for State Administrative Expenses to ensure that the State can also continue operations during a Federal Government shutdown. These multi-year contingency funds are also available to fund participant benefits in the event that a lapse occurs in the middle of the fiscal year." But now - with less than one week’s notice - the Department has reversed itself and decided to let the $6 billion emergency fund sit on the shelf. So let's be clear: the Agriculture Department has the money, and they can use it to keep SNAP going. Their assertion to the contrary is simply false. That’s the basis of our lawsuit, and our first hearing - requesting an immediate order to provide the funds - is today. However, even if we win, it is certainly true that these emergency funds wouldn’t last long. They should be used immediately to prevent a hunger crisis for about 16 million kids - and 1.7 million babies - but the shutdown must end quickly or SNAP really will run out of money and the crisis will be unavoidable at that point. That’s the latest. More soon. - AG Jeff Jackson

COLLECTIVE EFFORT is the only thing that’ll save us. Nothing else.

I feel like a lot of relationships are fizzling out. It’s uncomfortable but I’m also reminded that everything and everyone has it’s season. Grateful for everything regardless of the outcome 🤷🏾‍♂️

acclaimed /əˈklāmd/  adjective adjective: acclaimed 1publicly praised; celebrated.

Dodges drafts. Starts wars.

I get by with a little help from my friends.

Shepherds take care of their GOATS. 🙄

Hi. If you need me I’ll be very out of the loop. ✌🏼

@CLTpetpeeves Same!

Would love to watch ice hockey players play soccer

@iamCoopernicus_ Me either!!!

I can’t wait for that Fish Pickin next month 🔥🔥🔥

I’m always asking @scottelundgren to teach me how to use tech. 🤪

@FriedcknRy @blackflagd That is absolutely a plan

@blackflagd @Betterthanitwas sounds like we just made plans Ive never been

Can we bring back tableside guacamole?

@FriedcknRy Dude I was there 3 days ago. Still 10/10. The south CLT location… obviously.

@Betterthanitwas o its been so long since ive been there

@jzux Happy birthday!!!

it’s my birthday today and i am on vacation with my friends and it is such a privilege to get older!!!!

This is 100% true

This city needs more breakfast spots.