Kentucky Governor Urges Congress to Fund SNAP Amidst Government Shutdown
Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20251 min16,831 views
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- ⚠️ Governor Andy Beshear is urging Congress to ensure continued funding for SNAP benefits during the ongoing government shutdown.
- 📌 The federal government has indicated they will not be sending at least $100 million in funding for SNAP.
- 💡 Beshear hopes the federal government can find a way to fund SNAP even with the shutdown, or that the government will reopen in time to process payments.
Impact on Families
- 😥 The situation is described as tough, with the potential to significantly hurt families relying on SNAP.
- 🆘 As an immediate relief measure, Beshear suggests families turn to local communities and food banks.
- 🎯 The ultimate hope is for a resolution that prioritizes the needs of the people.
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