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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s disclosure Tuesday that a software glitch caused her state to mistakenly add 6,600 non-citizens to its voter rolls — and that about 400 of them improperly voted in recent years — has given Republicans something to grab onto in their long-running campaign against non-citizen voting.

President Donald Trump and others have argued the episode proves that non-citizen voting is a problem. And they’ve sought to use it to urge Congress to pass the long-stalled “SAVE America Act,” which targets non-citizen voting, including by making registrants provide proof of citizenship.

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Seven Chicago Save A Lot grocery stores operated by Yellow Banana are closing or at immediate risk of closure after receiving a $13.5 million taxpayer-funded grant.  

Total Project: The grant was part of a larger $26.5 million package meant to renovate six South and West Side locations and reopen an Auburn Gresham store under a 10-year commitment to serve underserved food deserts. 

Reason Cited: Yellow Banana and industry reports pointed to severe financial headwinds, including a sharp decline in SNAP and EBT purchases driven by federal benefit cuts, alongside delays, debt issues, and missed milestones. 

Current Status: Save A Lot ended its arrangement with Yellow Banana, leaving the seven locations facing sudden closure and prompting city officials to look for alternative grocers or options to recoup the public funds. 

 Taxpayer Investment: In July 2022, the City of Chicago approved $13.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and community development funds for operator Yellow Banana.   Just a thought.

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