Louisiana citizens who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could see them cease next month due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement on Oct. 23.
“Notifications from LDH [Louisiana Department of Health] have been sent out stating that, because of Democrat Leader Schumer’s Shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries may run out of funds by November 1,” the governor said.
“I have been in discussions with other governors across the nation, as well as with our legislative leadership. I am making it a top priority to ensure that seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children who rely on food stamps do not go hungry in Louisiana. Democrats’ political games need to end.”…