Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma won't 'stand by' amid shutdown, orders review of federal funding

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.

Massachusetts can't cover SNAP benefits shortfall if funding stops amid government shutdown, Healey says

Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.

Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

SNAP recipients told to purchase shelf-stable goods as funding deadline looms amid government shutdown

Some states have already announced plans to suspend SNAP payments next month, a move that could dramatically disrupt food access across the country.
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No SNAP food benefits in November if government shutdown continues, USDA tells states

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.

Is the government shutdown affecting $2,000 stimulus checks? Here's what to know

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.

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

As Congress circles the issue, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year. Those worries extend across age groups and include people with and without health insurance, the poll found.
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Florida congressman wants Gov. DeSantis, Legislature to fund SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

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,

Record Number Of Voters Think US Gov’t Has Become Too Powerful, Poll Shows

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)

Gov. Newsom deploys National Guard to support food banks during government shutdown

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.
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