Louisiana declares state of emergency
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A concurrent resolution has passed both the House and the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature; it's a "request," not an order, and has no force of law.
Lafayette’s Chicken Salad Chick offers free kids’ meals to help families affected by the SNAP benefits pause and ensure no child goes hungry.
The resolution would have the federal government pay back the funds to the health department once the government reopens, according to Sen. Cameron Henry.
Governor Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders that they will receive no new benefits starting November 1st due to the federal government shutdown.