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Alaska Governor Declares Disaster to Fund SNAP Benefits

11/4/2025

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a 30-day disaster to fund federal SNAP benefits amid the shutdown.
The state will allocate up to $10 million for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
A full month could cost as much as $27 million.
Legislative leaders from both parties praised the action as urgent to address hunger.
The first state-funded aid could be available this week.

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a 30-day disaster to fund federal SNAP benefits amid the shutdown.
The state will allocate up to $10 million for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
A full month could cost as much as $27 million.
Legislative leaders from both parties praised the action as urgent to address hunger.
The first state-funded aid could be available this week.