Letter to the editor: The big beautiful bill. For whom?

Letter to the Editor – Jackson Advocate

Dear Moms, I don’t know which season of parenting you are in at this time in your life. Therefore, I do not know the particular challenges you are having. I am not an active parent now, but I’m an active grandmother. I’m a senior citizen. I’ve had some years of opportunities to learn and to know something about life and how it works. I am aware that we have changed, re-arranged, renamed, reframed, and redefined some attitudes, definitions, perce…

Letter to the Editor: Meals on Wheels needs funds

Minnesota seniors need our help. As the senior population grows, the number of frail older adults is increasing rapidly. Most live independently in their homes and communities. Home-delivered and group meals are essential for people to remain in their homes rather than moving to more expensive institutional settings. Funding for meals is not keeping up with the need. The Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging projects that, at current f…

Letter to the editor: The big beautiful bill. For whom?

Our current House of Representatives are looking at a new budget resolution to fund the government. Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, wants to cut Headstart, Meals on Wheels, and a program that helps people to heat their houses…