Nov. SNAP benefits on hold
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The government shutdown is now on Day 25 with no resolution in sight, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions over th
More than 200 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Friday to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the contingency fund to continue the program.
KALAMAZOO, MI — As 35,183 Kalamazoo County residents adjust to life suddenly without SNAP benefits, one local food bank wants people to know help is available. Like other states, Michigan was directed Thursday, Oct. 23, to stop issuing food benefits until further notice due to the federal government shutdown.
Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine on Friday called for state leaders to work toward a solution to preserve SNAP benefits for nearly half a million Nevadans set to lose access if the government shutdown persists into November.
Also, as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program goes unfunded during the government shutdown, states temporarily covering the cost of benefits will not be reimbursed, the memo says.