Congressman Mrvan Talks Redistricting, SNAP, Immigration at 'Community Conversations' Events

This Week in Louisiana Politics: SNAP benefits, flight delays, Shreveport mayor hospitalized

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, state lawmakers in Louisiana are working to ensure that vulnerable residents do not go hungry, with some Baton Rouge businesses stepping up to help. The shutdown has also caused disruptions at major airports, with reports of flight delays as TSA workers and other federal employees face financial strain. During the 2019 shutdown, TSA workers began calling out …

Congressman Mrvan talks redistricting, SNAP, immigration at 'Community Conversations' events

As the nation entered the second month of a full federal government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, answered questions from constituents Saturday in Crown Point and Whiting.

Louisiana to issue state-funded SNAP benefits in increments amid federal shutdown

According to LDH, eligible recipients can expect their first payment in the first four days of November, with more deposits throughout the month.