8/25/26: Food insecurity is up 14% in the North Country

(Aug 25, 2026) Food insecurity is rising to higher levels in the North Country. Since last summer, it's climbed by 14% in some counties and nearly 20% for children, as people get cut off from federal food assistance. Also: Republicans are planning to sue as a new state law takes effect today that prohibits local law enforcement from working with ICE.