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Washington, Oregon join states suing USDA over SNAP suspension amid government shutdown

Washington and Oregon have joined a coalition of 25 states Tuesday that are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps approximately 42 million Americans purchase food every month.

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Oregon, Washington among coalition suing USDA for cutting SNAP benefits

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Washington AG joins lawsuit to halt SNAP benefits suspension amid shutdown

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Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits

A coalition of more than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend federal food benefits during the government shutdown.

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Food stamps set to stop Nov. 1 for 40 million Americans

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Local nonprofits brace for SNAP benefits lapse during government shutdown

Washington food banks see more traffic

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Washington food banks see more traffic as SNAP benefits set to end

Washington and 25 other states are suing the USDA for suspending SNAP benefits, affecting nearly one million Washingtonians, as food banks see increased demand.

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WA to direct $2.2 million a week to food banks as SNAP cutoff nears

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Gov. Bob Ferguson directs $2.2M to help WA food banks amid SNAP suspension

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Washington joins 25 states suing Trump administration over halted food stamp funding

California has advanced $80 million to food banks, and Minnesota has approved $4 million in emergency funding. Washington said it does not have the resources to do the same.

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Blue states sue USDA for not using emergency funds to alleviate SNAP funding lapse

Funding for SNAP, which benefits more than 42 million Americans, is set to run out on Nov. 1 unless the shutdown ends by then.

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Washington State DOH receives USDA funding boost for WIC program through November

The USDA grants extra funds to Washington's WIC program, but rising demand may exhaust resources sooner. Stay updated on changes via the DOH's dedicated webpage.

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25 states challenge USDA over halted food aid amid federal shutdown

A group of Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the suspension of SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, alleging the move is illegal.

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SNAP Showdown: Senators Slam USDA as Food Aid Faces Fiscal Cliff, Risking Hunger for Millions

USDA criticized for not releasing funds to sustain SNAP benefits past October 31, with Senator Cantwell urging action to prevent a lapse in aid.