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SNAP, Louisiana and emergency declaration

Louisiana declares emergency as federal government shutdown impacts SNAP benefits

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration Friday after Louisiana SNAP recipients were warned that no new benefits will be available in November amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Governor signs emergency declaration to keep SNAP during shutdown

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Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana leaders try to keep SNAP benefits flowing as shutdown drags on

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Upstate food pantries brace for influx of need as government shutdown threatens food aid

Upstate food pantries are bracing for an influx of people in search of help to feed their families.

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650,000 Missourians will lose SNAP benefits because of shutdown

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SNAP benefits could be cut if government shutdown continues

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Louisiana House directs state health department to fund SNAP during federal gov. shutdown

The Louisiana House unanimously passed a resolution Oct. 24 directing the state health department to step in and fund food stamps through November while the federal government is shut down. It heads to the Senate next.

Louisiana prepares to continue SNAP benefits with $150M in state funding monthly

Louisiana political leaders are preparing to use around $150 million monthly in state funding to help continue food assistance benefits while the federal government shutdown in Washington D.C. continues,

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Landry declares state of emergency as federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits

More than 792,000 Louisiana residents depend on SNAP, including about 356,800 children, 88,200 seniors, and more than 120,000 people with disabilities.