Senator Kevin Cramer said he is considering different ways to ensure 60,000 don’t lose their SNAP benefits by using state funds to cover the program until the government shutdown is concluded.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has announced the state’s SNAP programs could be temporarily halted if the government shutdown continues. The Department says the pause would begin Nov. 1 and would impact over 60,000 residents. However, other programs like WIC and LIHEAP are not expected to be impacted.North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer commented on the announcem...
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