SNAP Benefits to freeze in Nov. due to government shutdown
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.
Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking state agency leaders to provide information on how much federal money they receive and how they can function without it.
The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.
With the federal government still shut down, CalFresh recipients will now officially see their November benefits delayed, according to the California Department of Social Services.
Nearly 3 million people in Florida, about 1 in 8 Floridians, receive SNAP benefits, and if the government shutdown continues into next month, they may have to go without that money for food. How to find food help if you need it.
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, a Democrat from Orlando, is calling on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-majority Florida Legislature to convene a special session and pass legislation to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
While the government is still shutdown for a third week, there's been talks about getting a fourth round of stimulus checks from President Trump and a member of Congress.
The newly released survey found that 62% of Americans said the federal government has too much power, marking a record high. This number is up from 51% one year ago and is also the highest amount in Gallup’s trend since 2002, according to the poll. (RELATED: CNN’s Harry Enten Says Majority Of Americans Believe Trump Is Delivering On Promises)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying the California National Guard to assist food banks and setting aside $80 million in state support as millions of Californians face a halt in federal food assistance because of the government shutdown.