Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Monday to deal with food insecurity as a result of the federal government shutdown.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Monday to deal with food insecurity as a result of the As part of the 30-day disaster declaration, the governor’s administration will work with the federal contractor responsible for loading EBT cards to deposit benefits on a weekly schedule, Dunleavy ’s office said Monday.
The Health Department will also begin discussions with food banks and work with them to make sure resources are available to assist Alaskans who may need them, the governor stated in a release.to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. Dunleavy’s spokesperson Jeff Turner told Alaska’s News Source the federal judges’ decision would not affect the governor’s declaration. The declaration will end in 30 days or when the government reopens, whichever comes first. Dunleavy has been meeting with House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, to ensure the process for Legislative concurrence is expedited. “I want to thank Speaker Bryce Edgmon and President Gary Stevens for working with me the past few days to craft an approach to deal with this issue,” Dunleavy said. “Alaskans shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll feed their families because of a federal stalemate,” Stevens said. “Congress must reconcile their differences and act quickly so Alaskans, and all Americans, can continue to have the support and stability to care for their families.”Man with HIV accused of raping children, spreading disease, officials confirm18-year-old killed at Walmart after allegedly kicking a man’s shopping cart, police say ‘Everyone thought that we weren’t gonna make it’: How a school in Fairbanks became state champions in inaugural seasonFairbanks Emergency Service Patrol to receive funding from borough for transportation, defibrillators
Mike Dunleavy Bryce Edgmon Gary Stevens EBT SNAP SNAP Benefits SNAP Shutdown Government Shutdown Alaska Health Department
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gov. Ivey, SNAP out if it and ensure Alabamians will eat during shutdownThough two federal judges ruled Trump must at least partially fund food benefits during the shutdown, some leaders are stepping in to fill any potential gap. Gov. Kay Ivey is not yet among them.
Read more »
Contra Costa County to declare local emergency, issue grocery debit cards during SNAP freezeAs the government shutdown moves into its second month, concerns are rising about the loss of food benefits that millions of Americans depend on.
Read more »
SNAP Benefits: Mike Johnson Shares Update on Trump View After Judges Rule The GOP House Speaker said that 'the president is desperate for SNAP benefits to flow.'
Read more »
NY lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul to cover SNAP food benefits with surplus fundsThe state is expected to have an additional $2.6 billion in tax revenue thanks largely to a better-than-expected year on Wall Street.
Read more »
USDA to Issue Partial SNAP Benefits Using Contingency Funds Amid Government ShutdownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture will use a contingency fund to provide partial SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown, following a court order. This will cover approximately 50% of eligible households' current allotments, but raises concerns about payment delays and errors.
Read more »
Trump administration says it will issue reduced SNAP benefits with emergency funds during shutdownThe Trump administration said it will use contingency funds to provide partial SNAP benefits to comply with a pair of court orders.
Read more »