Summary
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to ensure continued food aid during a U.S. government shutdown. The move aims to use emergency funds to maintain food benefits that might stop due to the federal shutdown. The government shutdown has lasted 23 days, impacting millions who rely on food assistance programs.
Key Facts
- Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in Virginia.
- The state aims to maintain food aid during a federal government shutdown.
- Over 850,000 Virginia residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- SNAP benefits may not be available if the shutdown continues past November 1.
- The U.S. government shutdown has continued for 23 days, causing funding issues.
- More than 41 million Americans receive monthly SNAP benefits.
- Both political parties blame each other for the ongoing shutdown.
- The shutdown's core issue involves disagreements over healthcare policy.
