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Democrats Urge DeSantis to Secure SNAP Amid Shutdown

10/30/2025

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Florida Democrats urge Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) to secure SNAP funding as a federal shutdown threatens benefits.
Forty-three Democratic legislators signed a letter asking DeSantis to declare a state emergency to tap state funds.
Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to extend food aid funding, insisting on a broader federal funding bill.
As the shutdown persists, Iowa and Forsyth County organizations anticipate higher demand for food assistance.

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Florida Democrats urge Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) to secure SNAP funding as a federal shutdown threatens benefits.
Forty-three Democratic legislators signed a letter asking DeSantis to declare a state emergency to tap state funds.
Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to extend food aid funding, insisting on a broader federal funding bill.
As the shutdown persists, Iowa and Forsyth County organizations anticipate higher demand for food assistance.