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Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown

The states are among many that are going to court to force the federal government to use emergency reserve money to prop up the federal food assistance program.

WA governor to move $2.2M per week for food bank support amid SNAP funding expiration

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday the move is meant to provide additional support to the state's food banks which are preparing for a large increase in demand.

When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.

Government shutdown live updates as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
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Washington Attorney General joins states suing Trump administration for suspending SNAP benefits during government shutdown

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 22 other attorneys general, along with three governors, are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture for suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Food banks brace as Washington residents face loss of SNAP benefits by Nov. 1

With no end to the government shutdown in sight, food assistance organizations across western Washington brace for a massive influx of people seeking help.

Rep. Miller-Meeks introduces legislation to keep SNAP funded during government shutdown

The "Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025" seeks to offer uninterrupted benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Government shutdown live updates as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal

The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
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