Wisconsin Governor Declares State of Emergency Amid Federal Shutdown
Governor Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency and a period of “abnormal economic disruption” due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the looming risk of halted FoodShare benefits.
Governor's Directives to State Agencies
Evers' order requires state agencies to take “any and all necessary and appropriate measures” to address a potential stoppage of FoodShare benefits. It also mandates suspending administrative rules that could “prevent, hinder, or delay necessary actions to respond to the emergency.”
Measures Against Price Gouging
The order directs the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to enforce prohibitions against price gouging during this crisis.
Impact on SNAP and Wisconsin Residents
The federal shutdown has entered its second month, threatening benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for millions across the U.S., including approximately 700,000 Wisconsin residents who rely on FoodShare.
“The shutdown forces us to prepare for significant disruptions that impact vulnerable families across the state,” said Governor Tony Evers.
USDA's Suspension of SNAP Benefits
Last month, the Department of Agriculture announced it would pause SNAP benefits starting in November due to the shutdown. This breaks past precedent where emergency funds were used to continue payments during previous shutdowns.
Wisconsin’s Legal Response
Wisconsin has joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to compel the USDA to resume funding the SNAP program amid the shutdown.
“We are taking every possible step to try to maintain this essential program for our residents,” said a spokesperson for the governor.
Author's summary: Governor Evers declared an emergency to mitigate the impact of the prolonged federal shutdown on FoodShare benefits, directing state agencies to act swiftly and joining legal efforts to protect assistance for Wisconsin families.
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