Gov. Evers declares state of emergency over SNAP benefits pause

Evers issues state of emergency over Trump cutoff of SNAP food aid to families

‘It’s terrifying’ – but neighbors across Wisconsin are pitching in to fill some of the gap for 700,000 in the state whose SNAP lifeline was cut as part of Republicans’ government shutdown. “We used SNAP and WIC—I grew up on those programs.” Isra, of Eau Claire, recalls when he was young—his family was reliant on FoodShare—that’s Wisconsin’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a similar scenario now, where even tho…

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Evers's declaration of emergency over SNAP benefits raises questions about political motivations.

Evers declares state of emergency, orders DATCP to fight price gouging

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency and a period of abnormal economic disruption on Friday amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, citing uncertainty around

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As the government shutdown continues, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service confirmed that November SNAP benefits would not be distributed on time.

Gov. Evers declares state of emergency over SNAP benefits pause

The move comes just hours before the program's federal funding lapses due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Gov. Evers declares state of emergency due to federal government shutdown

MADISON (WKOW) -- Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) declared a state of emergency in Wisconsin on Friday due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and a lapse in FoodShare benefits.