Trump administration, SNAP and judge
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Gov. Ned Lamont says he has authorized the state to pay out the entire monthly cost of the federal food assistance program using state funds.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with few disruptions.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday ordered state agencies to fully fund SNAP benefits for November after the Department of Agriculture said it would release emergency funds for the program. SNAP participants in the state should began having access to their full monthly benefits by Sunday,
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted full SNAP food aid payments. This comes after some states began issuing benefits following a court order. The Trump administration sought the Supreme Court's intervention to prevent the depletion of funds.