As the federal government shutdown continues, access to critical federal benefits for Nevadans remains a serious concern.In a move to ensure continued nutritio

Governor Joe Lombardo said using state funds to support SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown is not a “viable solution.” Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called on Congress to end the ongoing federal government shutdown in a letter sent to Senator Jacky Rosen.

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to do “everything within his power” to ensure Nevadans continue to receive food stamps during a prolonged federal government shutdown.

Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford slightly trailed Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in a recent poll that highlighted the divided state of Nevada politics – and gave insight where the election could be won and lost.

Nevada has joined a lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Agriculture’s upcoming suspension of SNAP benefits, which provide $90 million a month to around 500,000 Nevadans.

The State of Nevada plans to quickly funnel $38.8 million toward local food banks in hopes fewer people will go hungry next month when $90 million in federally funded “food stamps” are not delivered to low-income people and families.

Governor Joe Lombardo said using state funds to support SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown is not a “viable solution.”

Gov. Joe Lombardo leads Attorney General Aaron Ford 40%-37% in new Nevada gubernatorial poll, with 23% undecided and race within margin of error.

Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo called on Congress to end the ongoing federal government shutdown and wrote a letter to Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen urging her to join

As the federal government shutdown continues, access to critical federal benefits for Nevadans remains a serious concern.In a move to ensure continued nutritio