US EditionWisconsinites Are Getting Their Full SNAP Benefits After State Rushes to Beat Trump Appeal
A federal court halted the Trump administration's withholding of SNAP payments, enabling full November benefits for 700,000 Wisconsin FoodShare members to be issued overnight.
- On November 6, 2025, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop withholding SNAP and Gov. Tony Evers' administration immediately moved to pay full November FoodShare benefits, with DHS anticipating availability overnight.
- Funding lapsed on Nov. 1, prompting a partial FoodShare freeze after the 37-day federal government shutdown, while U.S. District Judge John McConnell said defendants ignored practical SNAP funding consequences.
- The governor's office confirmed it submitted required data to the SNAP vendor, and $104,416,432.13 was issued for 337,137 households, with funds available at midnight.
- State officials cautioned the Trump administration's emergency stay request could delay future payments, but spokespersons said Thursday night's processed payments should remain unaffected while DHS monitors for issues.
- The state noted the monthly federal cost of federal food assistance exceeds $114 million, while Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin declared an Oct. 31 state of emergency and urged Washington Republicans and the federal government to end the shutdown to prevent disruptions next month.
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Lake Geneva NewsWisconsinites are getting their full SNAP benefits after state rushes to beat Trump appeal
Gov. Tony Evers announced the release of funds Thursday night, saying payments would only be delayed by external forces, such as an appeal.
Evers administration moves to pay November FoodShare benefits after court order
Evers said last night full November payments were expected to be available today to the 700,000 Wisconsinites on the program, barring Trump defying the court order, the administration seeking an emergency stay or a vendor processing issue.
Wisconsin FoodShare payments made after federal court order, Evers administration says
A spokesperson for the governor said the Trump administration’s request for an emergency stay of the court’s decision should not affect payments processed for Wisconsin FoodShare members Thursday.
Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare funds for November could be sent overnight
Gov. Tony Evers announced his administration immediately moved to pay full November payments for all Wisconsin FoodShare members after a federal court ordered the Trump administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.
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