"I refuse to let hungry Virginians be used as leverage' by Congressional Democrats. I am declaring a State of Emergency due to the Democrat Shutdown to protect hungry Virginians in need, said Youngkin in a press release. This is an extraordinary action and is only necessary because of the shamelessness of Congressional Democrats including every Democrat in our entire delegation- who refuse to pass a clean continuing resolution to open the Federal government."
"I once again call on Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine to end this nonsense and vote to pass a clean CR. The Commonwealth will provide food benefits until Congressional Democrats put the interests of Virginians in need ahead of their politics, he concluded. I thank President Trump and his Administration for their help as they continue to provide support to Virginians in need."
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in Virginia because federal SNAP funding is set to run out on November 1, 2025. The declaration aims to provide food benefits for over 850,000 Virginians who would otherwise lose SNAP assistance. Youngkin blamed Congressional Democrats for refusing to pass a clean continuing resolution and called on Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to vote for a clean CR. The Commonwealth will provide food benefits until federal action occurs. Youngkin thanked President Trump and his administration for providing support during the funding lapse. Republicans want subsidy talks after CR passage.
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